Man Arraigned on 30 Count Indictment

An Alger man was arraigned on a 30 count indictment this week in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.

Johnathan Shrader is facing 15 counts of rape, 5 counts of sexual battery and 10 counts of gross sexual imposition.

At his arraignment, Shrader was found indigent and Edwin Bibler was appointed to represent him.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges and Judge Scott Barrett set bond at $200,000 cash or surety.

A three day jury trial was scheduled to begin on Tuesday February 14, 2023.