Assault allegations: 19-year-old accused of having sex with runaway

Richard Rucks



JANESVILLE (WITI) -- A 19-year-old Janesville man was arrested for first-degree sexual assault of a child on Wednesday, May 28th.

The accused is Richard Rucks. He is being held at the Rock County Jail for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old runaway girl.

According to investigators, the runaway told officers she met Rucks over an internet dating site. While Rucks and the runaway were together, they apparently engaged in sexual intercourse numerous times.

The 12-year-old girl has since been turned over to family members.

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