he Scioto County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Jessica Lewis of Wheelersburg, Ohio. The warrant charges Lewis with “interference in custody.”The case involves 5-year-old Jaelyn Rice.
Rice’s biological mother, 22-year-old Cherish Lewis, is currently in the Scioto County Jail after failing to reveal the child’s whereabouts. She
has been in jail since a hearing on July 24. Jessica Lewis is Cherish Lewis’ sister.Investigators say Jessica Lewis and Rice were believed to have been staying at a residence on Coriell Road in Minford until the end of July when they fled the area.
Detectives believe Lewis and the child are still in the Tri-State area.
Sheriff Marty Donini says the investigation has been difficult and frustrating because additional information indicates that known acquaintances of the biological mother are possibly aiding in delaying the child's recovery.
Donini also says that any person who knowingly interferes, impedes, or causes a delay in the safe return of the child will be arrested.
Anyone with information on the pair is asked to call the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office at 740-354-7566.
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