WEST CHESTER, Ohio-Michael Lesko, a former social worker and youth counselor from West Chester, faces 21 charges, including rape, for allegedly grooming and abusing multiple children. The charges include seven counts of rape, six counts of gross sexual imposition, and eight counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Lesko operated a private counseling service from his home and is accused of abuse spanning 15 years. Cases have been reported in multiple counties, but he has not yet been charged in all regions. A warrant was issued on September 4, and Lesko was arrested in Georgia. Police are seeking any additional information or potential victims.
