(11-2-26) Carter Sickels (19) was booked into the Mercer County Adult Detention Center on Monday, November 2, 2026, by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.

Sickels is being held in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center without bond.

Also…Sickels was booked into the Randolph County Indiana jail before being booked in Mercer County in October 30th.

Current Charges

Charges:

  • Rape Victim < 13 Nonforcible (Felony – 1 – Count(s): 1)
    Statute: 2907.02A1B

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In Ohio, “Rape Victim Under 13 – Nonforcible (Felony 1)” refers to a charge under Ohio Revised Code 2907.02(A)(1)(b).

This is a first-degree felony rape charge involving a victim who is younger than 13 years old.

The word nonforcible is important: under this particular provision, the prosecution does not have to prove physical force or threats of force.

1. What does the statute mean?

Ohio Revised Code 2907.02(A)(1)(b) establishes that:

The victim was under 13 years of age.

The law applies regardless of whether the accused knew the victim’s age.

The prosecution does not need to establish force or threats of force under this subsection.

The charge is classified as rape, a first-degree felony.

Sickels is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

  • Charge Code: 35-33-2-1 (1158) 
    Charge Description: GROUNDS; INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION FILED; PROBABLE CAUSE (WARRANT)