Ohio woman arrested after allegedly raping 12-year-old boy found sleeping in her home

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (TCD) -- A 30-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly raping a 12-year-old child who was found sleeping in her home.

According to a news release from the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, July 24, the Portsmouth Police Department alerted deputies about a possible sexual assault of a juvenile. Following the allegations, an investigation was reportedly launched.

The 12-year-old victim’s parent allegedly had no knowledge of the incident and believed her son was spending the night with a friend. She reportedly learned that her son wasn’t with a friend but was actually at Kimberly Polachek’s home.

The Sheriff’s Office said authorities responded to Polachek’s home on Thomas Avenue and found the 12-year-old sleeping inside her apartment. Upon further investigation, Scioto County Sheriff Thoroughman revealed the suspect’s husband was at work while she allegedly raped the child. She also reportedly allowed the juvenile to smoke marijuana.

Polachek was arrested and charged with two counts of rape, a first-degree felony, and two counts of kidnapping, one being a first-degree felony and the other a second-degree felony, the Sheriff’s Office said. She reportedly remains held in Scioto County Jail on $400,000 bond. Polachek is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, July 26.

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