WHITEVILLE — An 18‑year‑old Whiteville man is being held in the Columbus County Detention Center without bond while authorities verify his residency status following a rape charge filed this week.
Alfonso Hernandez‑Sanchez, 18, of 410 Britton Street, was booked into the detention center on April 16 on a charge of second‑degree forcible rape, according to jail records. The arrest was made by the Whiteville Police Department.
Detention documents show Hernandez‑Sanchez was placed on a no‑bond hold, a measure commonly used in violent‑felony cases or when a magistrate cannot immediately confirm a suspect’s residency or citizenship status. Officials noted that his residency information was still being reviewed at the time of booking.
No additional details about the alleged assault were released in the public report, and investigators have not disclosed whether the victim and suspect knew one another. The case remains under active investigation.
Hernandez‑Sanchez will remain in custody until a judge reviews the charge and determines bond eligibility.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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