Marshals, Prosecutors Track Down Suspected Rapist

A rape suspect is now behind bars in Greene County.

On Tuesday, U.S. Marshals and members of the prosecutor's office tracked down Michael Shephard. Prosecutors said Shephard had been staying with someone in Wilmington. A tip led to his arrest.

Investigators said there was a warrant for his arrest on gross sexual imposition.

Prosecutors said the alleged sexual abuse happened in Greene County between December 2003 and June 2004.

Shephard is expected to appear in court on Wednesday.