CLEARWATER COUNTY, Idaho -- Deputies arrested a Weippe man for raping a girl under 16-years-old on Wednesday, according to Clearwater County Sheriff's Office.

Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, CCSO received a call from a man who said his underage daughter had been sexually assaulted on October 5.

When deputies responded, they took an initial statement and collected evidence.

On Wednesday, additional interviews were conducted and, around 4 p.m., deputies arrested 27-year-old Zachary Smith, from Weippe.

He was charged with rape of a girl under 16 and possession of methamphetamine.

CCSO said the investigation is ongoing and that it believes there may be additional victims.

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