Detective John Robinson arrested Joshua Byrum, age 20, for Second Degree Rape today at 2706 N. Madison at approximately 1:00 PM. Enid Police received some information that Byrum was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a 15 year old female. Det. Robinson interviewed the 15 year old female who admitted that she and Byrum did have sexual intercourse two times. Det. Robinson located Byrum and he admitted that he had sexual intercourse with the 15 year old female one time. Det. Robinson placed Byrum under arrest for one count of Second Degree Rape. Byrum is being held without bond at the Garfield County Detention Facility.
Anyone having information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of any crime is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233. You can also text a tip from a cell phone by texting to 274637. Be sure to type “Enid” in the subject field. Tips can also be submitted via the internet by going to tipsoft.com. You can earn a reward up to $1,000.00. You will not be required to testify and will not be identified. Callers may also contact the Enid Police Department with information.
Sgt. Dustin Albright
Enid Police Department
301 W. Owen K. Garriott
580-616-7012
[email protected]
