The Saline County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Benton man accused of raping someone. A warrant was obtained for Christopher Allen Avakian, age 38, of Benton, on Wednesday, July 14th for a Rape charge. He was named by a victim, who gave a written and verbal statement of the rape.
The victim stated the alleged incident occurred approximately one year ago at a residence.
Avakian was arrested at his house. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to Saline County jail.