Two Marines, Rylie Petrosky (left) and Ted Davis (right) were arrested on Friday in North Carolina. (Pender County Jail)
Two Marines stationed at Camp Lejeune have been charged with raping a woman and one of them is accused of illegally giving the underage woman alcohol.
The two Marines, Ted Arthur Davis, 23, and Rylie Tate Petrosky, 20, were charged with first-degree forcible rape and felony conspiracy after being arrested on Friday.
Davis was also charged with providing alcohol to a person under 21.
According to the Surf City Police Department, the rape allegedly occurred in Surf City and the men knew the victim.
The alleged location of the rape was around 100 Roland Avenue, in Surf City, which is the area near the public beach parking and the pier.
“We take these charges extremely seriously and remain dedicated to seeing that justice is served. Our department, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, worked swiftly to conduct a thorough investigation, bring appropriate charges, and ensure the safety of our community,” Surf City Police Chief Phil Voorheess said in a released statement.
The Surf City Police Department said they received help with their investigation from NCIS, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office, Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office, and the Wilmington Police Department.
Davis and Petrosky were booked into the Pender County Jail on Friday.
On Monday, Davis and Petroski appeared before a judge and their bonds were set at $300,000.
According to jail records, they are still in custody and have not posted their bonds.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Detective C. Strickland at 910-328-7711 or cstrickland@surfcitync.gov.
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