Court proceedings are underway for a man accused of rape in Lyon County.
Jason Lee Hill Sr, age 51, was arrested Saturday night, was formally charged last Tuesday. Hill is currently facing single counts of rape and aggravated criminal sodomy after an alleged incident involving the same alleged victim in late September 2024.
Emporia Police arrested Hill. Additional case details are pending. Police Capt. Ray Mattas says officers are not divulging details because they are still actively investigating the case.
During a first court appearance Monday, Rand Simmons was appointed as defense counsel in the case.
Hill’s preliminary hearing is April 2.
