CdA Man Accused Of Raping 13YO

Ronald Glen Sever, 61, of Coeur d’Alene, is in the Kootenai County Jail this morning, accused of raping a 13-year-old at his residence in the 3600 block of Government Way. The victim told Coeur d’Alene police that she was walking with her sister around the neighborhood at 7:14 p.m. Tuesday when she stopped to talk to her neighbor. At that point, the victim said her sister left to return home, and she allegedly was grabbed by Sever, forced into his residence, and raped. The victim reported that Sever locked the door, overpowered her, and struck her in the face during the time of the attack. Later, according to police reports, the girl was able to break free and went to the home of another neighbor who called police. Sever is facing charges of rape and lewd conduct with a minor.

• Coeur d’Alene Today news release here