Fayetteville man wanted on rape charges

Weldon Jay Davis, 33, whose last known address is 2240 Yale St. in Fayetteville, is wanted on charges of second-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, assault by strangulation, assault in the presence of a minor, assault on a female, communication of threats and two counts of second-degree sexual offense.

Authorities did not release further details about the crimes, other than to say that detectives are actively investigating.

Anyone with information about Davis' whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement, the Fayetteville Police Department, at 910-257-3664, or Crime Stoppers, at 910-483-8477.