Jacobsburg man arrested on rape charge
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JACOBSBURG - A Jacobsburg man was arrested Wednesday on a rape charge, and the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office is seeking more information from the public in the case.
Trenton Heath, 20, was taken into custody on Wednesday following an investigation into an incident and charged with rape, a first-degree felony.
He is currently being held in the Belmont County Jail on a $20,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 13 at noon in Belmont County Western Division Court.
According to the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office, investigating detectives have noted significant public discussion and comment on social media regarding Heath following his arrest. The Sheriff's Office encourages anyone who possesses additional information, direct knowledge or potential evidence related to Heath or this ongoing investigation to contact law enforcement directly rather than relying on social media platforms.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Belmont County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at 740-695-7933.