By Beth Lawrence
Jackson man faces kidnap, rape charges
Mejia
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Mejia
By Beth Lawrence
A Jackson County man sits in jail under a hefty bond after the alleged rape of a minor earlier this month.
Jorge Uriel Reyes Mejia, 35, of Cullowhee was arrested for one felony count each of first-degree forcible rape and first-degree kidnapping.
The assault happened on May 4. The victim was at least 16 years old, according to court documents.
On May 11 a warrant was issued for Mejia’s arrest after an investigation found evidence that he allegedly “unlawfully, willfully” sexually assaulted his victim “by force and against (her) will,” and Mejia is also believed to have held the young woman against her will, “for the purposes of subjecting (her) to sexual servitude,” according to court documents.
Mejia is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center under a $400,000 secured bond. Should be able to meet the bond requirements, he is required by the conditions of his release to stay away from the victim and cannot have even indirect contact.
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