A man, also a registered sex offender, has been arrested following a report of a brutal sexual assault, domestic violence, and kidnapping that allegedly spanned hours at a residence in Mulhall.
The incident came to light earlier this month, on October 7, when a Logan County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the Edmond OU Emergency Room to speak with an alleged victim.
According to the Sheriff’s Office report, the female victim had recently moved into a residence in Mulhall with Waylon Rush (also known as Waylon Burleson). She stated she was doing laundry when Rush allegedly pushed her and raped her.
The victim advised that when she attempted to retreat to her bedroom for safety, Rush allegedly followed her, continuing to harass her and attempting to force her to perform a sexual act. When she fought back, Rush was said to have slammed her head against the concrete floor. She attempted to stop him by grabbing at his arms, believing she had left marks and nail scratches.
The court record details an extended and harrowing assault.
Rush allegedly strangled her, causing her to lose consciousness several times. She advised that he had threatened to kill her and repeatedly banged her head against the floor, stating that the physical assault continued for approximately four hours. She said she eventually stopped resisting out of fear that he would hurt her more, noting he is “significantly bigger and stronger than her.” She was convinced he would kill her with “no remorse.”
Following the alleged assault, the victim stated Rush refused to let her leave the residence. She advised that she was able to make it outside at one point, but he allegedly dragged her back into the house. Rush then reportedly forced her to accompany him everywhere inside the home, including the restroom.
A break came when Rush went into the bathroom alone and shut the door. Upon hearing the shower turn on, the woman seized the opportunity to flee the house and ran to a neighbor’s residence.
Neighbors provided statements to law enforcement, confirming the woman arrived at their home “frantic and scared.” They reported observing her “extensive injuries” and noted she was terrified of Rush and fearful of involving law enforcement.
The same day, a search warrant was approved and executed at the home. During the search, a 10-page lease agreement was found listing Rush and the female as tenants.
The report notes that Rush is a registered sex offender whose current registration lists an Oklahoma County address.
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed Rush had not submitted any change of address information to their office.
In addition, the residence is reportedly “directly across the street from a public park, as well as being in the vicinity of an elementary school,” making it an ineligible residence for a registered sex offender under state law.
Rush currently remains in custody, according to online records, and was charged with four counts, including rape in the first degree, kidnapping, violation of the sex offender registration act, and domestic assault and battery by strangulation.
Bond was set at $250,000.
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