Kentucky police: Ohio man charge with forcible rape, sexual abuse. Victim under 12 years old.

Published 5:34 am Wednesday, December 22, 2021

A Cincinnati, Ohio, man is facing charges including rape and sexual abuse of a victim under 12 after allegedly raping a person under 12.

Robert Edens, 37, was arrested on Saturday by Harlan County Sheriff’s Deputy A. Reynolds on a complaint warrant obtained by Kentucky State Police Trooper Aaron Caldwell.

According to the complaint, during May 1, 2015 through Dec. 31, 2018, Edens allegedly raped an individual under the age of 12 by forcible compulsion. Edens allegedly subjected the juvenile to sexual contact on three separate occasions. Edens also allegedly used physical force in an attempt to stop the minor from telling of the rape and sexual assault.

Edens was charged with first-degree rape (victim under 12 years of age), first-degree sexual abuse (victim under 12 years of age) and intimidating a participant in a legal process. Eden was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on a $150,000 full cash bond.