Feb. 12 (UPI) — BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and faces a first-degree felony rape charge, the Washington County (Utah) Attorney’s office announced.
The attorney’s office filed the charge against Kingston on Tuesday. Washington County Sheriff’s Office records show that Kingston was arrested at 3:26 p.m. local time Wednesday.
The alleged victim, a 20-year-old female, reported to officers at St. George Regional Hospital that Kingston sexually assaulted her on Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah. St. George is located about 250 miles south of BYU’s Provo, Utah campus.
Detectives with the St. George Police Department gathered digital and forensic evidence and interviewed the involved parties and other witnesses. They then turned the information over to the Washington County Attorney’s Office.
Kingston is being held without bail. His initial court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday in Utah’s Fifth Judicial District Court.
“BYU became aware [Wednesday] of the arrest of Parker Kingston,” BYU said in a statement. “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.”
Kingston led the Cougars with 66 catches and 924 receiving yards in 2025. He appeared in 40 games for the Cougars over the last four seasons.
