Crime & Courts

Kansas teen accused of raping victim younger than 14 arrested by U.S. marshals in Arkansas

A Kansas teenage rape suspect has been arrested by federal law enforcement officers in Arkansas.

The U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release that German Diaz was arrested in Springdale, Arkansas, on Monday. He was wanted by law enforcement in Lyon County, Kansas, for allegedly raping a child victim who was younger than 14.

Lyon County Crime Stoppers on Feb. 11 said the 19-year-old Diaz was wanted by the Emporia Police Department on multiple warrants, including a rape charge.

This story was originally published February 26, 2020 at 5:12 PM.

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