Three in custody on sexual assault charges
Staff writer
A 15-year-old girl was reportedly raped Friday night after getting into a vehicle with three Hispanic males in their mid- to late 20s.
Sheriff Lee Becker said two of the men have been charged with aggravated indecent liberties and one with rape. The men are 26, 28, and 29, and all are from the Kansas City area.
The men, part of a roofing crew working at Centre High School, were invited to a party in the Lincolnville area, Becker said. It was there that they met the victim and sexually assaulted her.
The Sheriff's Office received the report Saturday morning. Deputy Larry Starkey was the lead investigator and did an excellent job, Becker said.
The three suspects were arrested Monday, one at Centre High School, the other two at Junction City. The latter two may have been attempting to evade the law, Becker said.
Marion County Attorney Susan Robson completed filing of charges against the men on Tuesday, Becker said.
The sheriff praised Starkey for the swift capture of the men, and Robson for being quick in filing the charges.
