Millbrook man charged with rape of minor

MILLBROOK — A Millbrook man has been charged with rape where the alleged victim is a juvenile.

Police arrested Eric Eugene Thrasher, 40, on Wednesday afternoon, after a short foot chase, Police Chief P.K. Johnson said. Officers attempted to talk with Thrash when they saw him in the 3600 block of Grandview road, but he ran, Johnson said. He was arrested without incident at a nearby storage facility, the chief said.

He faces on charge of rape and was taken to the Elmore County Jail under a bond of $45,000, records reflect. He could not be reached for comment Friday and court records show he doesn’t have an attorney. Additional charges may be pending.

“The victim in this case is a juvenile, so we will not be releasing any details with regard to this case,” Johnson said. “The incident that is alleged was committed on earlier this month but not disclosed until Monday.

"Our investigators and the Elmore County District Attorney’s office felt there was enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant against the alleged offender. During this investigation information came to light that there may be a second victim, who is also a juvenile, so additional charges against the alleged offender may be forthcoming.”

—Marty Roney