Man Faces Rape Charges

— A Siloam Springs man was in the Benton County Jail on Sunday in connection with a rape that occurred when he was a teenager.

Eric David Parker, 23, of 1050 N. Britt St., in Siloam Springs, was arrested Saturday in connection with rape.

Authorities with the Benton County Sheriff’s office said the incident happened before Parker turned 21.

The alleged offense was reported to police only last week, authorities said.

Parker was being held Sunday in the Benton County Jail with no bond set.

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