An 18-year-old Iowa high school wrestler has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent sexual assault that police say left the victim with significant injuries, including clumps of hair ripped from her scalp.
The arrest follows an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this year.
Oskaloosa High School student Kaiden Parker was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with third-degree sexual assault.
According to WHO-TV in Des Moines, police allege that Parker “used force to have sexual intercourse” with the victim during an incident in March.
The Oskaloosa Police Department said the assault took place at a home in the city. Immediately afterward, the victim informed others present in the house that she had been forced to engage in sexual acts with Parker.
Officers reported that the victim had two areas on her scalp showing clumps of hair that had been pulled out by the roots.
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Parker was booked into the Mahaska County Jail on a $10,000 cash-only bond and was released after being processed.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 12.
Parker is known locally for his participation in high school wrestling. He competed in the 2025 Iowa State Wrestling Tournament, finishing fourth at 132 pounds in Class 2A.
He also competed in the 2024 state tournament, where he earned a sixth-place finish.
The Oskaloosa Community School District issued a statement confirming that it is reviewing the situation.
“We are aware of an allegation against one of our District students. To our understanding, the alleged incident did not take place on school property. The student has not attended in-person classes for approximately one year. The District is investigating the incident, and the matter will be handled consistent with District policy. The District is fully cooperating with law enforcement,” the district said.
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The investigation remains ongoing as authorities prepare for next week’s preliminary hearing.
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