Tenino man arrested in sexual assault of 14-year-old girl

A 20-year-old Tenino man was arrested Monday after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.

Jonathan M. Collins appeared before Thurston County Superior Court Judge Erik Price on Tuesday, and bail was set at $10,000. Price found probable cause for two counts of third-degree child rape and one count of third-degree child molestation.

According to court documents, a man reported to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office on Monday that his daughter’s friend had been sexually assaulted. Detectives interviewed the young woman, who said she had been sexually assaulted by Collins on two occasions.

Detectives say Collins admitted he had sexual contact with the girl and said he knew it was wrong, according to court documents.

Deputy prosecutor Carol La Verne requested that bail be set at $7,500, given the seriousness of the charges. However, Office of Assigned Counsel attorney Jim Shackleton, who represented Collins on Tuesday, asked that bail be set at $2,500 because his client does not have a criminal history.

Price said he had concerns about Collins returning to court if he is released. According to court documents, Collins’ mother lives in Indiana, and he could travel there.

Price set bail at $10,000. He also ordered that Collins have no contact with the victim or any other minor.

Collins is scheduled to appear in court May 17 for arraignment.

This story was originally published May 3, 2016 at 4:31 PM with the headline "Tenino man arrested in sexual assault of 14-year-old girl."