OAKWOOD - A rape charge has now been filed in Oakwood against a man police say kidnapped a woman friend from a Gainesville park Sunday.
Capt. Andy Smith of the Oakwood Police Department confirmed Wednesday that the man went to Longwood Park about 5:00 Sunday afternoon to meet the woman. She got into his car but the man wouldn't let her out, according to police, and they drove to Oakwood to Kingswood Apartments.
The suspect has also been charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault with a vehicle and cruelty to children. Investigators said the attack happened in front of two children, the victim's daughter and the suspect's daughter.
Capt. Smith said the man's name is not being released because the case is domestic in nature.
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July 5th, 2025
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