ELYRIA, Ohio — Lorain County Recorder Mike Doran has been charged with one count of sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor, according to public court records filed in Elyria Municipal Court.
The charge stems from an incident that reportedly occurred on April 25, 2025. The offense falls under Ohio Revised Code 2907.06, which addresses unwanted sexual contact.
The Elyria Police Department is listed as the investigating agency, with Officer Steven A. Robinson Jr. named in the case record.
A warrant for Doran’s arrest was issued following the filing of the case. According to a source familiar with the matter, the warrant was formally entered around noon on July 9.
The court docket also indicates that Elyria Law Director Amanda Deery submitted a request for the appointment of a special prosecutor. This step is typically taken when a case involves a potential conflict of interest.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.