Man accused of attempting to rape woman in apartment laundry room facing charges

KETTERING — A man accused of attempting to rape a woman in an apartment building’s laundry room is facing charges.

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Tyre Otey, 28, was charged Friday with one count of attempted rape, attempted gross sexual imposition, and disrupting public services, according to Kettering Municipal Court documents.

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Officers responded around 9 p.m. to the 1700 block of E. Dorothy Lane on Oct. 9 for a 911 hang-up call.

While checking the building, they found two people engaged in sexual conduct in that laundry room. Upon investigation, it was revealed that a woman had dialed for help, a Kettering Police blotter report revealed.

Montgomery County Prosecutors approved the charges with a bond set at $475,000.

Otey remains in Montgomery County Jail, online jail records indicate.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.

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