Francis Buckheit is charged in the kidnapping and rape of a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl who was missing for 25 days.

Francis Buckheit, of East Islip, will likely be arraigned on the indictment later this month, attorney Danielle Papa, of Hauppauge, said.

Francis Buckheit, 64, is accused of holding the girl against her will in his boat that was docked at the White Cap Marina in Islip. According to court documents obtained by News 12, prosecutors ...