A Benton man was arrested on Thursday, October 27th and faces charges related to a reported rape involving a juvenile, at Chapel Ridge Apartments.
The Benton Police Department received information that indicated probable cause to investigate the situation. Officers then arrested Markise Jones, age 32, of Benton.
The charges are Rape, a Class Y Felony; and Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a misdemeanor. The bond for Jones is set at $100,000.
This is an ongoing investigation with the Saline County Prosecutor’s Office. Suspects are innocent until proven guilty.