CONWAY, AR – Police have arrested a man in connection to an
alleged rape last Friday in Conway.
Police say Jonathan Thacker lives in the area where the attack took place and believe he has “personal knowledge” of the crime.
After learning he was person of interest, he contacted detectives. He was arrested and charged with rape and residential burglary.
The attack happened early Friday morning on Keathley Drive. The victim told police she woke up to find a man on top of her, choking her. Police believe the attacker entered in through the bathroom window.
Afterward, the victim was able to escape out of the bathroom window and go to a neighbor’s house. She tells police she saw her attacker leave through the front door of her house. After he left, she went back inside to get her child.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Conway Police Department at 501-450-6120 or text an anonymous tip to CRIMES (274637), keyword Conway along with your message.
