Police arrest 56-year-old man for alleged child rape, molestation

KENNEWICK, Wash. — A man was arrested Friday on charges related to forced sex with a minor.

Steven Mix, 56, was booked into Benton County Jail on Mar. 31. He’s being held on a 72-hour investigative hold.

Mix has been charged with one count of first-degree child rape and one count of first-degree child molestation, Kennewick police said.

Details are still emerging as investigation into his alleged crimes remains ongoing.

This story will be updated.