Chillicothe Man Arrested on Five Counts of Gross Sexual Imposition Involving Minors

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 50-year-old Chillicothe man is being held in the Ross County Jail following his arrest on five counts of gross sexual imposition, including four counts involving alleged victims under the age of 13.

According to jail records, Kevin D. Hortel was arrested by the Chillicothe Police Department on October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m.

Hortel is facing five charges of gross sexual imposition under Ohio Revised Code 2907.05. Four of the charges are listed under ORC 2907.05(A)(4), which concerns sexual contact involving a victim younger than 13 years of age.

The fifth charge is listed as gross sexual imposition under ORC 2907.05, although the available booking information does not specify the subsection associated with that charge.

Jail records indicate that bond was listed at $150,000 for each of the five charges, totaling $750,000 in listed bonds.

Hortel was booked into the Ross County Jail at approximately 8:31 p.m. on October 9.

The circumstances surrounding the allegations, including when the alleged offenses occurred and whether the charges involve multiple victims, have not been disclosed in the available jail records.

Hortel remains in custody as of the latest available booking information.

All individuals accused of crimes are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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