A Darke County man has been arrested on multiple charges of violent sex crimes.

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Kevin Smith, 59, of Union City, Ohio, was arrested by Union City Police on Nov. 8 on multiple felony charges. according to a Facebook post by the department.

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Smith was preliminarily charged with three counts of rape, a first-degree felony, and one count of indirect sexual gratification, a third-degree felony.

The charges Smith faces stem from an investigation that revealed evidence of sex crimes involving at least two victims under the age of 13 at the time of the crimes.

According to Union City police, the investigation revealed that the crimes took place over a period of several years and occurred across state lines in both Ohio and Indiana.

“This arrest underscores the importance of the close collaboration between law enforcement agencies in both states, which allows officers to operate seamlessly across jurisdictional lines for the safety and protection of our communities,” the Union City Police Department said. “By combining resources and working together without limitations, law enforcement was able to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that Smith was apprehended.”

Additional charges, including other serious and violent sex crimes, are expected to be filed in both Ohio and Indiana as the investigation continues.

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