AUGUSTA, Ga. — A 32-year-old Augusta man has been arrested and charged with rape after allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl in his apartment following a night out in downtown Augusta.

According to reports from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Sang Wook (David) Han met the victim at Sole, a popular bar in downtown Augusta, on the evening of March 22. Han reportedly bought shots for the victim and her friends, with the 17-year-old consuming three shots before she and Han decided to go dance.

The victim later told authorities that she began to feel disoriented and nauseous, prompting Han to offer to take her back to her dorm on Spellman Street. However, instead of taking her to her dorm, Han allegedly drove the victim to Sage Apartments on Marks Church Road, where he had been living for three weeks.

At the apartment, Han reportedly carried the victim inside, undressed her, and proceeded to assault her. The victim’s friends, who had become concerned after losing contact with her, were able to locate her using a tracking app on her phone. They arrived at the apartment, where they found the victim and immediately took her to safety.

Following the incident, Han was arrested and charged with rape. He is currently being held at the Richmond County Jail awaiting further legal proceedings.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release additional details about the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with further information about the case to come forward.

As the case unfolds, the community is left to reflect on the troubling events that led to this alleged assault.