Auburn police: Man arrested after raping 15-year-old girl
A man was arrested early Tuesday after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl, according to a news release from the Auburn Police Department.
Wilmer Adailt Lemus Villafuerte, 19, of Loachapoka, Ala. faces one count of second-degree rape in connection with the incident. He remains in the Lee County Jail under a $10,000 bond.
Officials were called to the residence near Lee Road 54 around 10 p.m. Monday to investigate a suspicious incident. The victim’s parents said they found Villafuerte at their home and he fled.
Authorities later determined that the suspect was “sexually involved” with the 15-year-old on prior occasions. Officers located him in the area and took him into custody.
According to the release, the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
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This story was originally published May 2, 2017 at 12:41 PM with the headline "Auburn police: Man arrested after raping 15-year-old girl."