Growing concern surrounding online grooming following case in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY — A Hamilton County case involving a teenager and an adult who police say met through Snapchat is raising concerns about the dangers children face online.

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Growing concern surrounding online grooming following case in Hamilton County

Investigators say the case came to light during a runaway investigation, when officers located a 15-year-old girl with 35-year-old Kristopher Novak, the man she allegedly met through the app. According to court documents, the interaction led to a criminal investigation and felony charges.

Donna Schrader, a parent, said the situation reflects a challenge many families face…

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