Local man charged with rape in Carteret County

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Kyle Christian Swinscoe, 21, was charged Friday by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office with second-degree rape and second-degree sexual offense.

Carteret County Sheriff's Office
Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 16:23 PM.

A Cherry Point man is accused of raping a woman in Beaufort earlier this month.

Kyle Christian Swinscoe, 21, was charged Friday by the Carteret County Sheriff's Office with second-degree rape and second-degree sexual offense, according to a release.

Swinscoe is accused of raping and engaging in other sexual acts by force and against the will of a 20-year-old, according to the release.

Bond was set at $50,000. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

Swinscoe is a corporal assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 based at Cherry Point, according to base officials. 

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