Hays Post

A 24-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of rape.

According to the Hays Police Department, Jordan Bradley Burgess, 24, was arrested Sunday morning following an alleged rape reported in the 500 block of West Seventh.

Lt. Tim Greenwood said the arrest stemmed from an incident following a house party at the location.

Burgess made his first bond appearance Monday in front of Magistrate Judge Brendon Boone Monday in Ellis County Court.

Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees said Burgess’ bond was set at $100,000. Drees said the investigation is ongoing and added, if charges are filed, Burgess will make his first appearance in Ellis County Court.

“The mere arrest of an individual is merely an allegation of criminal wrongdoing,” Drees said. “He maintains a presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.”