Ripley Co. Man Arrested in Ohio for Child Enticement

An arrest was made October 16.

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(Jackson Township, Oh.) – A Ripley County man has been arrested in northwest Ohio for allegedly attempting to lure a child into his vehicle.

Adam Prather, 41, was arrested on October 16 and charged with Child Enticement.

According to Jackson Township Police, Prather approached and attempted to lure a four-year-old boy with his father into his vehicle for money.

Prather was booked into Stark County Jail.

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