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Raleigh man faces statutory rape charge

An 18-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Sunday on accusations that he had sex with a 14-year-old girl, according to an arrest warrant.

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DeShonte Lequan Jones
RALEIGH, N.C. — An 18-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Sunday on accusations that he had sex with a 14-year-old girl, according to an arrest warrant.

DeShonte Lequan Jones, of 7101 Sandy Forks Road Apt. 2A, faces one count of statutory rape of a person more than four but less than six years younger than the accused.

Jones was placed in the Wake County jail under a $75,000 secured bond. His first court appearance was set for Monday.

If he posts bond, he is ordered to not have any contact with the girl.

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