Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, November 5, 2022) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Sexual Assault Unit have identified Octavis Wayne Deandra Wilson (DOB: 03/04/1993) as the suspect in this sexual assault case that occurred in the Metro Division. He is charged with First Degree Kidnapping, Second Degree Forcible Rape, Attempted Second Degree Forcible Sexual Offense, Assault on a Female, and Sexual Battery.
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., CMPD Metro Division Officers responded to a sexual assault call for service that occurred in the 3800 block of Glenwood Drive. The female victim advised that she was walking home on Glenwood Drive around 11:30pm when she was approached by the unknown suspect. After initiating a short conversation he attacked the victim by physically assaulting her. The suspect forced the victim to a nearby location where she was then sexually assaulted. CMPD Officers responded and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. Sexual Assault Detectives canvassed the area and then Crime Scene processed the scene.
On Saturday, November 5, 2022, just before 5 p.m., CMPD Metro Division Officers were patrolling the area and located an individual matching the suspects description. They identified Mr. Wilson as a person of interest and brought him to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Wilson was arrested and transported to the Mecklenburg County Jail.
This investigation into this case is active and ongoing. If anyone has information about this case or the suspect, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20221105-0228-00.
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