HUTCHINSON — A Hutchinson man has been formally charged with the rape of a woman following his arrest from an incident March 18.
Jacob Rodriguez Jr. is jailed on a bond of $50,000 facing a single count of rape.
If convicted, Rodriguez faces anywhere from 12 to 54 years in prison depending on his criminal history.
According to the complaint filed, Rodriguez forced himself upon a known acquaintance despite the victim's repeated requests to stop.
He was arrested the following day.
Rodriguez’s case will now move to the status docket until a date for a preliminary hearing is set or other formal court action is taken.