Miami County man, 19, accused of raping girls younger than 13

Drayden R. Sanders  MIAMI COUNTY JAIL

Drayden R. Sanders MIAMI COUNTY JAIL

TROY ― Bail of more than $800,000 combined was ordered this week n a Miami County court for a 19-year-old West Milton man charged with multiple child sex offenses including seven counts of rape.

Drayden R. Sanders was arrested Saturday by West Milton police for the alleged sexual assaults of two girls younger than 13 in May and June, according to court records. Sanders faces seven rape charges along with 10 counts of gross sexual imposition and one count each of importuning and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

West Milton police said they were notified of the possible sex offenses in mid-June and filed charges after an investigation. Their reports said Sanders is accused of sexual touching and engaging in sexual conduct with girls ages 12 and 13 in an area at West Milton park along the Stillwater River and at a residence in the village. Some of the alleged touching occurred while the youth were swimming with others at the park, according to statements from other teens who were interviewed by police.

Sanders’ next court hearing is scheduled July 30 in Miami County Municipal Court, where bail was set on eight charges Monday and another 11 on Tuesday. He remains in the county jail.

Court records show Sanders had convictions as an adult from 2019 for domestic violence and criminal mischief.

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