A Landers man was arrested Thursday afternoon, accused of raping a 15-year-old girl. Sheriff’s investigators say, the girl’s father reported that his daughter had been raped about three weeks ago, and identified the suspect as Johnny Alaniz, 18. Deputy Shauna Ables contacted Alaniz at his home, and obtained evidence to support the victim’s allegation of rape. Johnny Alaniz was arrested for investigation of rape and unlawful sex with a minor, and was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail with bail set at $250,000.
