Leasburg Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Child Molestation

Update: Ellis was captured April 8.

Crawford County Sheriff Darin Layman said the arrest was the result of Operation Relentless Pursuit.

"We're proud to announce that the collaboration between the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Operation Relentless Pursuit has resulted in a major breakthrough for our community's safety," Layman said in a press release. "This partnership is making Crawford County and our surrounding communities safer by taking serious felony offenders off the streets. We remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in our community. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to work tirelessly to uphold justice and protect our neighborhoods."

A Leasburg man has been charged with multiple sex crimes against juveniles. 

Steven J. Ellis, born 1980, was charged April 1 with nine counts of molesting a child and one count of statutory sodomy.

The investigation into Ellis began in January 2024. Authorities interviewed two victims.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.