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Thursday, 19 May 2016 08:51

Disturbance call leads to rape charges

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A Roanoke Rapids man has been charged on sexual assault counts following a report of a disturbance call Wednesday night in the 1000 block of Vance Street.

Captain Bobby Martin of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said in a statement Hilmer Lopez Martinez, 27, faces charges of second-degree forcible rape; kidnapping; second-degree forced sex offense; assault on a female; communicating threats and aggravated assault.

The charges stem from a call police received shortly after 7:45 p.m. Investigating officers were told vehicle tires were slashed as part of a domestic situation between a boyfriend and girlfriend.

Officers were also advised a sexual assault possibly occurred.

Martin said further investigation reportedly confirmed the victim was assaulted physically and sexually.

Investigation by Investigator Charles Vaught developed Martinez as the alleged suspect.

Martinez was jailed without opportunity for bond and has a June 15 court date.

Officer J.T. Mason assisted in the investigation.

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