Sex Crimes — Canton, OH — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

Kevin Ward, 32, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for sexually abusing a 6-year-old.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Canton, OH
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: male, age 32
  • Victim(s): 1 (a 6-year-old girl)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Kevin Ward pleaded guilty to multiple charges as part of a plea agreement, which dismissed two felony rape counts.
  • Ward will be required to register as a Tier II sex offender for 25 years following his release.
  • The abuse occurred at Ward's Plain Township residence between June 2024 and July 2025.
  • The girl disclosed the abuse to her mother last summer.