(8-14-25) During his arraignment in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court, Seth Marbaugh (34) of Ohio City, entered a not guilty plea to four counts of rape, all first degree felonies; three counts of sexual battery, third degree felonies and three counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, third degree felonies.

He was released on a surety bond and was ordered to have no contact with the victim. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. September 3.

According to a secret indictment filed with the Van Wert County Clerk of Court’s Office, the alleged crimes occurred between May of 2023 and October of 2024. The alleged victim was 12 and 13 at the time.

In another arraignment…Kyle Coble (40) of Willshire, entered a not guilty plea to strangulation, a fourth degree felony, and domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor.

He was released on a surety bond and was ordered to have no contact with victim. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. September 3.