BYU WR Parker Kingston Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape
Feb 11, 2026, 5:55 PM | Updated: 7:56 pm
SALT LAKE CITY – BYU football wide receiver Parker Kingston was arrested on suspicion of rape, according to a statement from the Washington County Attorney’s Office.
According to a press release from the Washington County Attorney’s Office, a first-degree felony rape charge has been filed against 21-year-old Parker Trent Kingston.
The attorney’s office said the investigation began in February 2025, when a 20-year-old woman reported to officers in St. George that she had been sexually assaulted. According to the statement, the woman claimed Kingston assaulted her on February 23, 2025.
Detectives with St. George Police Department gathered digital and forensic evidence before turning the case over to Washington County Attorney’s office for review.
“Kingston has been taken into custody and is currently being held without bail,” reads the statement.
Anyone with additional information regarding the case is asked to contact the Washington County Attorney’s Office at 435-301-7100.
Statement From BYU Regarding Parker Kingston’s arrest
“BYU became aware today of the arrest of Parker Kingston. The university takes any allegation very seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment.”
Parker Kingston With BYU Football
Kingston was BYU’s leading receiver in receiving yards during the 2025 football season that saw the Cougars finish with a 12-2 record and a Pop-Tarts Bowl victory over Georgia Tech.
The Layton, Utah native announced last month that he was returning to BYU for his senior season.
