Simi Valley Man Arrested in Rape
Police arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl in Simi Valley on Friday afternoon.
William Iles of Simi Valley was taken into custody late Friday after lengthy questioning at the Simi Valley Police Station, Lt. Neal Rein said. Iles was arrested on suspicion of forcible rape and felony child molestation.
Rein said the 13-year-old said Iles raped her in his car about 4 p.m. as it was parked on Sequoia Avenue near Royal Avenue. Rein said it was unclear late Friday night whether the girl was forced into the car or knew Iles, Rein said.
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