A 27-year-old Salina man is in police custody today on charges of rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, and 2-counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Joshua D. Warden is alleged to have had sexual contact with a girl under the age of 14 on more than one occasion between January 1st and March 12th at a west Salina home.

Police were made aware of the allegations by school officials. Warden was arrested Thursday evening.