Man charged with raping 12-year-old girl after series of messages, authorities say

Suspect worked as security guard where girl, family lived

SAN ANTONIO – A 25-year-old has been arrested and charged, accused of raping a 12-year-old girl.

Darius Hackett is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.

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San Antonio police said the middle school student admitted to meeting up with Hackett. She told investigators he sexually assaulted her three nights ago.

An arrest affidavit said Hackett worked as a security guard where the girl and her family lived.

Hackett admitted to exchanging messages with the girl but did not admit to raping her.

Hackett's mugshot has not been released.


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