Osage County authorities have arrested a Lawrence man for the rape of an 11 year old girl. The Osage County Sheriff’s office says 18 year old Dominic Knapp arranged, through social media, to take the girl to Osage County. The girl was reported missing Sunday night. The Sheriff’s office says Knapp was contacted while with the girl Monday and agreed to bring her back to her Shawnee County Home. Knapp was booked into the Osage County Jail and charged with rape of a child under 14 and aggravated criminal sodomy. The case remains under investigation.
Osage County Sheriff, Chris Wells, and Shawnee County Sheriff, Brian Hill, encourage parents to openly speak to their children about internet safety and the dangers of sharing information online and through social media platforms. Osage County Sheriff, Chris Wells, says they continue to see predators utilizing online resources to communicate with vulnerable individuals and ultimately take advantage of them. They urge parents to stay vigilant and communicate with their children about online dangers.
