SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A 58-year-old Springdale man was arrested on June 28 for rape, kidnapping, and burglary, according to Washington County's detention intake report.
On June 26, a report was made to the Springdale Police Department (SPD) accusing Victor Mendez-Diaz of raping and threatening the victim if they ever contacted the police.
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According to an arrest affidavit, he raped the victim about six times beginning in April 2024. The victim reportedly told Mendez-Diaz "No." In one of the incidents, Mendez-Diaz allegedly forced the victim into a room and locked the door when they tried to leave.
The affidavit says Springdale detectives saw text messages from Menendez-Diaz apologizing for the rapes and saying, "It would have only been about 4 times."
Mendez-Diaz's bond was set at $250,000.
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