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Dallas Man Charged in Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Teen

Federal prosecutors allege David Michael Klepak kidnapped, drugged, and raped a 14-year-old girl in Dallas. The case is pending, and Klepak is presumed innocent.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 1, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET
DALLAS — On September 1, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announced federal charges against a Dallas man in the kidnapping of a local teen. The federal complaint, filed Aug. 27, alleges that David Michael Klepak, 63, kidnapped the minor in Dallas and held her captive from approximately July 30 to Aug. 2. These charges are merely allegations, and the case has not been decided in court. According to the complaint, Klepak approached the victim while she was lost in her neighborhood and offered her a ride home, but instead took her to his residence, where he repeatedly sexually assaulted her. The complaint alleges he yelled at her if she refused to take narcotics and threatened to kill her. The victim escaped on or about Aug. 2 and was found by a family member who took her to a police precinct. Dallas Police arrested Klepak that same day. U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould said, “The conduct described in this complaint is brutal and predatory.” He added, “As alleged, the defendant, a 63-year-old man, kidnapped, drugged and raped the victim, a teenage girl.” If convicted, Klepak faces up to life in prison. Homeland Security Investigations is leading the investigation with assistance from the Dallas Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Claire Demers and Brandie Wade are prosecuting.

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