Man indicted after assault at South Lebanon store

A man identified as Robert Deweese, a repeat sexual offender, was indicted on multiple counts including rape after an incident inside a South Lebanon, Ohio store. Investigators say Deweese assaulted a 6-year-old child in a family restroom just three days after being released from prison.

The child used a self-defense technique called the “Lion’s Roar” learned in scouts to scare him away. Deputies later located Deweese at a nearby home. Authorities are using this case to remind parents to teach children how to use their voice in dangerous situations…

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