Jayson Q. Johnson, 26, of Orem, was arrested Friday for investigation of raping an 11-year-old girl who was attacked as she walked to school in February. Johnson lives just two blocks from where the crime occurred. Utah County Jail OREM Police say the monthslong search for a man who raped an 11-year-old Orem girl in February is likely over after DNA evidence matched with a convicted felon. Jayson Q. Johnson, 26, of Orem, was booked into the Utah County Jail Friday for investigation of rape of a child, aggravated sexual abuse of a child and kidnapping of a child. He lives just two blocks from where the attack occurred. It's an arrest that brought some much-needed emotional relief to an 11-year-old girl and her family. "Obviously, having such a violent personal encounter, she was very happy to know that he was in custody," Orem Police Sgt. Matt Pedersen said. "The family's very excited that an arrest was made and hopefully can move forward with a little more confidence now." On the morning of Feb. 5, the girl was walking to Cherry Hill Elementary, 250 E. 600 South, when a man grabbed her by her backpack as she was entering through … Continue reading →