An Ohio man was arrested and charged with raping a child repeatedly over four years, when the victim was 13 to 17 years old.
Mark Lerner, 44, fled to Indiana when he learned he was under investigation in 2018 after the victim confided in a friend, WSYX reported.
Lerner came back to Ohio on September 26 but refused to speak with detectives.
He was arrested on Monday and charged with four counts of rape, WCMH reported.
Lerner was released from jail Tuesday after posting a $700,000 bond. His next court hearing is set for October 9.
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[Featured image: Mark Lerner/Franklin County Sheriff’s Office]