Rogers man accused of raping 12-year-old girl

Sergio Alejandro Martinez-Santacruz
Sergio Alejandro Martinez-Santacruz

BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers man was arrested Tuesday in connection with raping a 12-year-old girl.

Sergio Alejandro Martinez-Santacruz, 32, was being held Thursday in the Benton County Jail with a $100,000 bond.

He was arrested in connection with eight counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. Prosecutors haven't filed any formal charges against Martinez-Santacruz.

Detectives with the Benton County Sheriff's Office began investigating based on a call to the Arkansas State Police child abuse and neglect hotline.

The girl was interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County where she disclosed being sexually abused by Martinez-Santacruz, according to court documents.

Martinez-Santacruz was questioned by detectives and admitted to engaging in sexual acts with the girl, according to the affidavit.

His arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 24 in Benton County Circuit Judge Brad Karren's court.

NW News on 01/17/2020

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