Solon Man Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Ex-Fiancé

SOLON, OH - A pregnant 26-year-old Solon woman told police that her ex-fiancé viciously assaulted her on Sept. 22.

She told officers that she and her ex, Kevin Radke, 44 of Solon, had gotten into an argument and he threatened to destroy property that belonged to the woman and her three children. Radke then grabbed her by the throat, slammed her head against the refrigerator, and punched her in the stomach, she said. The woman is six weeks pregnant with Radke's child. Her other three children are not related to the suspect.

Police were told that Radke then smacked her twice in the face and slammed her head into the kitchen doorway. Officers say the woman was visibly bruised when she came into the station.

After summoning Solon Fire and Rescue to attend to the victim, officers responded to the Portage Street residence and arrested Radke; he was held without bond pending arraignment.

The victim refused transport, choosing to take herself to the hospital. Officers say both she and the unborn baby are doing OK.

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