On 8/19/13, at approximately 3:30 PM, officers responded to an address on Watts Road on report of a rape. Upon their arrival they made contact with the alleged victim in the case, identified as Kristin Johnson (24 YOA), who informed them an unknown suspect had broken into her residence and raped her just shortly before calling us.
Detectives then assumed the investigation and through the course of it they determined that no rape had taken place and the story had been fabricated. A warrant for Ms. Johnson’s arrest was subsequently obtained and she was taken into custody on 9/10/13 without incident.
Ms. Johnson is charged with Filing a False Police Report (Felony) in this case. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be possible.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or 315-TIPS. Individuals also may send an anonymous tip to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com and submit a tip there.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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