HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Montgomery County man has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a local teen dating back to when she was six.
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Munta Wells pleaded guilty to one count of rape, one count of gross sexual imposition, and three counts of sexual battery on Thursday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Wells was sentenced to 15-16.5 years in prison.
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As News Center 7 previously reported, an investigation into Wells was launched in December 2025 after a Northridge High School student told a school staff member about sexual abuse by someone known to them.
The abuse began when the child was six years old and continued until she was at least 14, according to an affidavit and statement of facts filed in Vandalia Municipal Court.
The abuse continued even after the victim became pregnant. A DNA test was conducted, and results showed Wells was the father of the child, court records show.
The victim said she didn’t report the abuse earlier because he reportedly made threats.
Wells was arrested in January.
Upon his release from prison, Wells will have to serve probation. He’ll also have to register as a Tier III sex offender, requiring him to verify his address every 90 days for the rest of his life.
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