Northampton County Sheriff Jack Smith said Deputy J.T. Turner II reported to Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids after receiving a report of a sexual assault.
The victim told Turner she was raped during a barbecue.
Further investigation by Lieutenant Bo Deloatch resulted in a warrant being filed for the arrest of Jeremy Lemuel Motley.
Deloatch arrested Motley Friday when he surrendered to the sheriff's office.
He was jailed on $100,000 bond and has a June 23 court date.