Riegelwood man charged with Leland rape, burglary & kidnapping

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Brunswick County Sheriff’s detectives say a Columbus County man faces several charges, including second degree rape.Deputies arrested Riegelwood man Jeffrey Michael Nelson, Jr., 22, in Wilmington late Monday night after getting a tip that he might be there.Warrants show Nelson broke into a Leland home early yesterday morning while a teen was inside.

Detectives say Nelson is charged with second degree rap, first degree burglary and kidnapping for the incident at the home.Nelson was booked in the Brunswick County Jail under a $500,000 bond.