A BYU football player is facing a serious criminal accusation after Washington County prosecutors charged him with felony rape. The Washington County Attorney’s Office said in a prosecutor’s release that Parker Trent Kingston was arrested this week, taken into custody, and is being held without bail while the case moves into the courts. Authorities say the charge stems from an alleged assault that a victim reported to St. George police last year.
According to a release summarized by KSL, St. George detectives collected digital and forensic evidence and interviewed people involved before turning their case file over to the Washington County Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors then filed the felony rape charge. KSL reports the office said the investigation began after a report to police on Feb. 23, 2025. The release notes that Kingston was booked in Washington County and remains in custody.
County Asks Public For Tips
The Washington County Attorney’s Office has asked anyone with additional information about the case to contact investigators at 435-301-7100. The county’s website lists contact details for the Attorney’s Office and the county administration building in St. George, which issued the release to local news outlets. Officials said they provided the information directly to reporters.
Who Is Parker Kingston?
Parker Trent Kingston is listed on BYU Athletics as a wide receiver and return specialist for the Cougars. School roster information identifies Kingston as No. 11 and a redshirt junior from Layton, Utah. According to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, Kingston has an initial court appearance scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Mountain time.
Legal Next Steps
The charge remains an allegation, and Kingston is presumed innocent until proven guilty. He will be able to address the accusation in court. If prosecutors move forward, the case will proceed through an initial appearance, potential preliminary hearings, and any pretrial motions in Washington County. The county attorney’s release did not say whether additional charges might be filed or whether Brigham Young University has taken any internal action.
The Washington County Attorney’s Office supplied these details in its press release to local media and renewed its request for tips from anyone who may have relevant information. Officials have not issued further public updates beyond the written statement and the notice asking potential witnesses to contact investigators.
