A 24-year-old Roanoke Rapids man has been charged with rape. The victim is someone known to the accused. The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reports that it began an investigation into an allegation of rape within the city on May 11, 2024.
Authorities spoke to the victim and collected evidence. RRPD reports it found probable cause to secure an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Benjamin William France. On May 16, 2024, France was taken into custody.
No other details are available at this time.
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