HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson man is facing potential charges of rape and other possible crimes following his arrest Monday.

Police took 30-year-old Steve Love Jr. into custody at his residence around 3p.m. Love is thought to be connected to the repeated rape of a young child over a three-year period in two different cities, one outside of Reno County. The case was brought to the attention of the police after the alleged victim told adults of what was happening. Police came to Love’s residence as he was pulling out of the driveway with his bags packed. Despite the appearance of him trying to flee the area, his bond was left at $75 thousand.

Love is expected to be back in court for the formal reading of charges April 29.