Raleigh man charged with kidnapping, raping woman at gunpoint

A 19-year-old Raleigh man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman at gunpoint.

Javan Rayan Smith is charged with a first-degree forcible sex offense, first-degree kidnapping and two counts each of first-degree forcible rape and robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to his arrest warrant.

Smith is accused of kidnapping a woman Aug. 3, restraining her and raping her multiple times, the warrant states. He also allegedly stole $186, an iPhone and an iPad from the woman while holding her at gunpoint…

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