Cut herself, ripped clothing to back accusation
XENIA - A 24-year-old Xenia woman cut herself with a knife and
ripped her own clothing early Sunday before calling police to falsely
report she had been sexually assaulted behind Xenia Station, Xenia
police said.
Danielle Rowland was arrested Tuesday and charged with making
false statements and obstructing justice.
It was not clear if Rowland would remain in Greene County Jail or
when she would be arraigned.
Lt. Scott Anger said false allegations diminished the seriousness
of the crime, particularly one as serious as rape.
"This type of thing takes up a lot of our time, time we could
spend on other things," he said.
Rowland called police about ...