On 10/27/14, at approximately 12:12 AM, officers with the Benton Police Department took a report of a possible rape involving a female juvenile victim. During the investigation, evidence indicated that a rape had taken place and that there was possibly another juvenile victim involved.
Officers and detectives then made contact with the suspect in the case, identified as Manuel Portillo (51 YOA) of Benton. After developing more information and evidence, Portillo was subsequently arrested and charged with 3 counts of Rape. He was then transported to the Saline County Detention Facility for processing without incident and is presently awaiting a bond hearing.
The two victims and Portillo were acquaintances prior to this incident taking place. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be possible as it continues.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send an anonymous crime tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on ITunes and Google Play.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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