A Marysville man could be facing decades in prison after allegedly raping a woman and holding her against her will.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Christian Sayvonn Buchanan, 30, of 101 E. Fifth St., charging him with one count of rape and one count of kidnapping.
Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said Buchanan and the victim connected on a social media app known as Roomster, often used to help individuals find rooms for rent or roommates to share a home.
“It was casual,” Phillips said. “They were not dating, but they had known each other. They had gotten together, very casually, a couple times.”
The prosecutor said that on July 2, the victim was at the man’s home and fell asleep.
“She woke up to him fondling her,” Phillips said.
The woman allegedly told the man that she didn’t want the man fondling her.
At some point Buchanan allegedly held the woman down against her will. According to court documents, Buchanan allegedly had sexual intercourse with the woman, “while holding her down by the wrists after she had stated she did not wish to have any such activity take place.”
Phillips said it took several months to prosecute the man “because we were waiting for forensic evidence.”
Eventually the grand jury was able to meet and indicted the man.
If convicted on both felony charges, Buchanan could face as many as 20 years in prison.
On Nov. 8, Marysville police officers located Buchanan in the Walmart parking lot. According to court documents, Buchanan was getting out of his car when the officers circled around the lot. He was walking into the store when a pair of officers tried to talk to him.
“Buchanan ignored all commands to stop by both officers,” according to court documents. “Christian Buchanan began to sprint through the parking lot delaying officers to perform their duties.”
Buchanan was later arrested in the field beside the hotel on Coleman’s Crossing Boulevard.
As a result of that incident, he was charged with obstruction of official business. He has pleaded guilty to that charge and was sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Also indicted was:
– Dylan Michael Page, 28, of Columbus. Page is charged with one count of failure to appear as required.
In June, Page was indicted on charges of theft after allegedly using a smart phone app to steal $1,765 from an individual who was in a residential treatment program. As part of the legal proceedings, Page was released on his own recognizance on the condition that he appear for all proceedings as well as for other requirements of the judge.
In October he pleaded guilty to the theft charge and was set to be sentenced Nov. 29. On Nov. 27, a warrant was issued because Page allegedly moved without notifying authorities. On Nov. 29, Page did not show up for his sentencing.
If convicted, Page could face as many as 18 months in prison in addition to the 12 months he could face in the theft case.
– Jonathan M. Kelsey, 65, whose last known address was 44 Woodcrest Drive. Kelsey is charged with three counts of domestic violence. The charges stem from a series of alleged incidents between Nov. 16 and Nov. 24. According to court documents, the victim left the house after the Nov. 24 incident, but Kelsey continued calling the woman dozens of times even after he was told not to according to court documents.
Typically domestic violence is charged as a misdemeanor, however after a conviction, future allegations are charged as felonies. On Nov. 1, Kelsey pleaded to domestic violence involving the same woman.
If convicted, Kelsey could face more than three years in prison.
– Stephany Watters, 39, of Columbus. Watters is charged with one count of failure to appear as required by recognizance.
According to court documents, in February, Watters was indicted on charges of aggravated possession of drugs and endangering children. She was released on her own recognizance with the promise that she would show up for court proceedings and would comply with other orders of the court. In November, Watters allegedly failed to appear for one of her required meetings.
If convicted, Watters could face as many as 18 months in prison on the failure to appear charge in addition to the possible 18 months on the original charges.
– Jessica Marie Jude, 40, and Clarissa Rose Jude, 59, both of Columbus. Jessica Jude and Clarissa Jude are each charges with one count of tampering with evidence stemming from a Nov. 3 incident.
If convicted, both women could face as many as five years in prison.
– Duane Archer Milby, 40, of New Lebanon. Milby is charged with one count of theft. According to court documents, between August and November, Milby allegedly stole more than $2,500 from a local refrigeration and trailer repair company.
If convicted, Milby could face as many as 12 months in prison.