Springdale Man Arrested In Rape Case

Figueroa
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— A man who said he had been deported once has been arrested in connection with a rape charge, according to authorities.

Angel Figueroa, 32, of 400 Crutcher St. in Springdale was arrested Tuesday in connection with felony rape. A 12-year-old girl reported Figueroa had sex with her in June or July, according to a preliminary arrest report. The girl said Figueroa told her God would be mad at her if she didn't have sex with him.

Figueroa was in the Washington County Detention Center on Wednesday in lieu of $50,000 bond. Police asked for a high bond since Figueroa said he planned to return to Guatemala soon to see his mother, who is sick with cancer, according to the release.

Figueroa told police he was previously deported and returned to the United States about a year ago.

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