18-Year-Old Charged Following Ashland Police Search Warrant

On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Ashland Police Division Detectives executed a search warrant at 612 Edgehill Ave. By Wednesday, 18-year-old Jacob Keener of Ashland was in custody. At his video bond hearing this morning, Keener appeared before Ashland County Common Pleas Court Magistrate Emily M. Bates and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Michael J. Callow to face one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a fourth-degree felony.

Charges Details

According to the charges, on or about July 15, 2024, in Ashland County, Ohio, Jacob Keener, had sexual conduct with a minor, Jane Doe. Court records states that Keener was aware or reckless in his knowledge that Jane Doe was between 13 and 16 years old, violating Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.04(A) and 2907.04(B)(1).

Bond and Conditions

Keener's bond was set at $75,000, requiring either a surety bond or a cash deposit. The court imposed several conditions for his release on bond, including:

Signing a personal recognizance

Not leaving Ohio without court permission

Appearing at all future hearings

Keeping the court informed of his current address and phone number

Obeying all Ohio laws and court orders

Abstaining from drugs and alcohol, with random testing at his expense

Seeking drug/alcohol and mental health assessments and complying with treatment plans

Enrolling in the court’s drug testing/bond program

Undergoing GPS monitoring with associated fees

Adhering to a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. at his approved residence

Having no contact with Jane Doe or any other minor in any form

Keener is scheduled for his next criminal video appearance on July 23, 2024, at 11:45 AM.