RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The man accused of the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl was given a $1.5 million secured bond by a Wake County District Court Judge.
A Durham dad told CBS 17 his seventh grade daughter texted 911 for help. He said that’s what lead law enforcement officers to arrest 22-year-old Preston Baker.
Baker is charged with first degree kidnapping and statutory rape, after meeting the child on a messaging app.
The father, who CBS 17 has chosen not to identify due to what he said happened to his daughter, told CBS 17 his 12-year-old’s cell phone both put her in danger and saved her life.
He said Baker was talking to his daughter through the online social media platform, “Discord.”
The father said Baker sent the girl inappropriate photos and manipulated her to do the same. He also said Baker threatened to share the photos with her family if the girl didn’t meet with him.
The father said his daughter sent photos out of fear.
“I just want my daughter to be able to get through this. And it was the worst day of my entire life. We’ve all had a really hard time with this and I’m in a state of shock right now,” he said.