Pleads guilty to rape

TEKOA—A 34-year-old man charged with third degree rape of a child submitted a plea of guilty July 24 in Whitman County Superior Court.

Clayton Weaver was booked into Whitman County Jail May 30 for allegedly raping a teenage girl. Another charge of possession of methamphetamine was filed against him June 5. As part of the plea agreement, the possession charge is being dropped by the state.

A sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 21. Standard sentencing range is 15 to 20 months, with the maximum term and fine five years and $10,000....