Wilmington man arrested on rape, assault charges in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington man is in the Pender County jail facing several sexual assault charges.

Pender County Sheriff Deputies arrested Raymond Anthony Stevens, 31, yesterday.

He is charged with 1st Degree Kidnapping, 2nd Degree Forcible Sex Offense, 2nd Degree Forcible Rape, Assault by Strangulation, and Assault on a Female.

The Pender County Sheriff’s Office says the assault and rape happened this week.

At the moment, he is being held without bond.