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Child abuse indictments in Vinton County, Ohio

Overview

A grand jury in Vinton County, Ohio, has issued indictments following several criminal investigations into child sexual abuse and endangerment.

One investigation resulted in charges against Josh Saunders, 23, for rape and gross sexual imposition, and Brandon Henderson Sr., 40, who faces 21 counts including endangering children and sexual battery. These arrests were conducted by the Vinton and Ross County Sheriff’s Offices and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

A separate investigation, initiated in March 2026, led to indictments against Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders for unlawful sexual contact with a minor and sexual battery. This case followed a May investigation in Hamden where authorities found 16 children living in “deplorable and unsanitary conditions.” Additionally, Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders face various counts of child endangerment, with the involved adults undergoing competency evaluations.

Entities

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation · Andy Wilson · William Archer · Warren County · Gary Siders Jr.

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vinton County grand jury issues indictments in child abuse cases

    A Vinton County grand jury has issued multiple indictments in Ohio involving child sexual abuse and endangerment cases, including charges against two men and the parents of 16 children found in poor conditions.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Trumbull County grand jury issues 35 indictments

    A Trumbull County grand jury has issued 35 indictments covering offenses including drug possession, burglary, and domestic violence.

Sources

bgdailynews.com · richlandsource.com · tribtoday.com · woub.org