(9-21-26) Destiny Anderson (22) of Celina was booked yesterday—-being held in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center.

Endangering Children _ create substantial risk of harm

Misdemeanor-1st Degree · Count(s): 2 

NEXT COURT10/7/2026 10:30:00 AM

COURTMunicipal Court

Endangering Children _ create substantial risk of harm

Misdemeanor-1st Degree · Count(s): 2 

NEXT COURT10/7/2026 10:30:00 AM

In Ohio…

Key Provision (Division A)

No person who is the parent, guardian, custodian, person having custody or control, or person in loco parentis of a child under 18 years of age (or a child with a mental or physical disability under 21) shall create a substantial risk to the health or safety of the child, by violating a duty of care, protection, or support.

• This focuses on neglect-type situations (acts of omission) rather than affirmative abuse.

• There is an exception for treating a child’s physical or mental illness/disability solely by spiritual means through prayer, consistent with the tenets of a recognized religious body.

*All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.