A man has been taken into custody for reportedly sexually assaulting and physically attacking a woman in Lafayette County, Mississippi earlier this week.
Reports indicate that the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by County Road around 5 p.m. on Sunday. The caller reported an incident where a woman arrived at their doorstep with visible signs of bleeding.
According to reports, the victim has come forward with allegations of assault and rape. Upon arrival at Baptist Memorial Hospital, she positively identified the suspect.
James Colton, aged 58, is facing charges of rape and assault with intent to ravish. He was transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center and processed.
As reported by WREG News, Colton has been granted a bond of $100,000.
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