Cincinnati man convicted, sentenced to life in prison for raping child

Warren County Prosecutor David. P. Fornshell announced earlier this month that Tyler J. Hagens, 27, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to one count of rape, a felony in the first degree; and eight counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor, each a felony of the second degree.

Hagens was sentenced to life in prison by Warren County Common Pleas Court Judge Timothy Tepe. His first opportunity for parole will be in 25 years.

In April of 2023, Hagens reserved a room at a Deerfield Township hotel and sexually assaulted the 7-year-old victim. Hagens created at least four videos of the sexual assault.

The victim informed their mother of the sexual abuse and showed her the video recordings sent by the defendant. The mother then reported the sexual assault to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, who immediately began their investigation.

Hagens has been designated as a Tier III sexual offender, requiring him to register with the Sheriff's Office every 90 days for the remainder of his life.

Fornshell commended Detective Brandi Carter of the Warren County Sheriff's Office, and the numerous law enforcement officers who assisted in the investigation, Forensic Interviewer Kelsey Ridgeway of the Child Advocacy Center of Warren County and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Travis Vieux, Victim Witness Coordinator Melissa Kennard, and Legal Assistant Sidney Logsdon, all of the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, for their work on the case.