U.S. Attorney’s Office brings federal charges against Dallas man in violent kidnapping of local teen
DALLAS /Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that a Dallas man has been charged with kidnapping a 14‑year‑old minor.
According to the federal criminal complaint filed on Aug. 27, David Michael Klepak, 63, allegedly kidnapped a minor in Dallas and held her captive from approximately July 30 to Aug. 2.
“The conduct described in this complaint is brutal and predatory,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. “As alleged, the defendant, a 63-year-old man, kidnapped, drugged and raped the victim, a teenage girl. The defendant will have his day in court but let this be a warning to would be predators on the streets: we will find you and lock you up for as long as possible under the law.”
The complaint alleges that Klepak approached the minor victim while she was lost in her neighborhood and offered her a ride home. But instead of taking her to her home, Klepak transported her to his residence in Dallas, where he proceeded to repeatedly sexually assault her. Klepak reportedly yelled at the minor victim if she refused to take narcotics with him, and at times, Klepak threatened to kill her. The minor victim escaped on or about Aug. 2 and was found by a family member who took her to a police precinct to report the incident. Dallas Police officers arrested Klepak that same day.
According to the affidavit, investigators identified Klepak after the minor victim provided, among other details, a physical description of the suspect’s luxury vehicles and distinct jewelry.
If convicted, Klepak faces a sentence of up to life imprisonment.
Homeland Security Investigations is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Dallas Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Claire Demers and Brandie Wade from the Violent Crimes section are prosecuting the case.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Source: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
