An Ohio man was arrested after he allegedly attacked a teenager he accused of raping a 5-year-old, according to police reports. The incident occurred in Eastlake, Ohio.
Richard Adams, 20, reportedly entered a room in his Eastlake home and witnessed a 17-year-old allegedly molesting a 5-year-old boy, as reported by WEWS. Adams, in a statement to Cleveland’s Fox 8, claimed he “kinda blacked out” upon witnessing the alleged assault. He stated his only thought was to stop the attack and help the young boy.
Law enforcement officials arrested both the teenager and Adams. The teenager faces charges of rape, while Adams was arrested for felony assault, police confirmed.
The relationship between Adams and the 17-year-old, whose identity has not been released, was not disclosed in initial reports. Adams has since posted bond and is scheduled to appear in court next month, according to Fox 8.
Jim McNeff is a freelance writer and former managing editor of Law Enforcement Today.