Man accused of raping a 13-year-old
By Denise Wilson, Staff Writer
8:33 PM Friday, December 17, 2010

MONROE — A suspected illegal immigrant is in the Middletown City Jail facing three counts of rape for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl.

Eduardo Nunez-rios, 19, of Sarasota Street in Liberty Twp., is being held on a $75,000 bond after being accused of raping the Lemon Twp. girl. His preliminary hearing has been continued to Jan. 7, according to jail officials.

Police said they have reported Nunez-rios’ illegal status and pending charges to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Police said Nunez-rios developed a relationship over summer with the girl — who lives in the same trailer park area — when she was still under the age of 13 .

“They had sexual contact with each other,â€