70-Year-Old Man Charged with 2015 Sexual Abuse of Minor

Authorities arrested Terry Allen Green after victim came forward earlier this year

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 70-year-old man in Lancaster, Ohio has been arrested and charged with rape after being accused of sexually abusing a minor several years ago in 2015. The victim, who was around 6 or 7 years old at the time, recently came forward with the allegations, leading to a swift arrest by the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.

Why it matters

Sexual abuse cases involving minors are extremely serious and can have long-lasting impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the importance of victims feeling empowered to come forward, even years later, as well as the need for thorough investigations and prompt action by law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

Terry Allen Green, a 70-year-old Lancaster resident, was arrested on February 6th without incident and taken to the Fairfield County Jail. The alleged abuse occurred at a residence on or around January 1, 2015, when the victim was between 6-7 years old. The sheriff's office received the report of the abuse on February 2, 2026, leading to a swift arrest.

  • The alleged abuse occurred on or around January 1, 2015.
  • The sheriff's office received the report of the abuse on February 2, 2026.
  • Terry Allen Green was arrested on February 6, 2026.

The players

Terry Allen Green

A 70-year-old man from Lancaster, Ohio who has been charged with rape after being accused of sexually abusing a minor in 2015.

Alex Lape

The Fairfield County Sheriff who announced the arrest of Terry Allen Green and stated there is no known ongoing risk to the public.

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What they’re saying

“It was pretty swift. I'm pretty happy with the outcome of the job that the detectives do continually with respect to these types of cases. I'm glad to see justice served in this case to this point. Charges have been filed and we'll see what the outcome is in court.”

— Alex Lape, Fairfield County Sheriff (lancastereaglegazette.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Terry Allen Green's bail status at a hearing on February 13th.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of victims feeling empowered to come forward, even years later, and the need for law enforcement to thoroughly investigate such serious allegations of sexual abuse against minors in order to hold perpetrators accountable and protect the community.