Suspect arrested on charges of rape and kidnapping in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault that happened Friday night, according to officials.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested Santo Eliezer Nina, 29, on Saturday on the charges of rape and kidnapping.
The victim told deputies that on Thursday night she went out drinking with friends.
One of the victims' friends told deputies that she had told Nina to stay away from the victim while they were out.
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The victim does not remember meeting Nina. She only recalls waking up on Friday morning with Nina on top of her.
Friday morning, the victim found her phone and wallet in Nina’s jacket pocket. She also found her keys on the hood of Nina’s car but was unable to locate a necklace she had worn the night before.
After leaving Nina’s home, the victim went to the hospital.
Deputies saw a large bruise on the victim’s arm.
The suspect is currently in jail.
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