JCSO: Man charged with rape after 13-year-old from Iowa found in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man faces aggravated statutory rape charges after a missing 13-year-old girl from Iowa was found in Jefferson County, according to the sheriff's office.
On Monday, the West Des Moines, Iowa Police Department contacted JCSO about a missing girl they believed was located in Jefferson County. JCSO deputies began searching for her when someone called saying at girl showed up at a residence saying she'd been kidnapped, law enforcement said.
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When deputies arrived, the girl was identified as the one missing from Iowa. Law enforcement learned that Martin Amaya Sandoval Jr, 37, of New Market had been talking with her online, JCSO said. The office stated that Sandoval drove to Iowa on Saturday, picked her up and took her to Jefferson County.
Investigators charged Sandoval with four counts of aggravated statutory rape. He is being held in the Jefferson County Detention Center with a bond of $500,000. JCSO and the Des Moines police are still investigating, and they expect to issue further charges.
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The victim was taken back to Iowa.
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