Christopher Eugene Patterson, a 34 year old Ocean Springs, MS man, was charged with raping a woman he met online after taking her to New Orleans. The woman, from D'Iberville, was assaulted after she met Patterson in person.
Sheriff's Maj. Randy Cook said the victim, age 34, drove her car to Bay St. Louis and rode to New Orleans with Patterson, where the assault occurred. The woman was taken back to her car and drove herself to Biloxi Regional Medical Center on April 2.
"This woman should be counting her blessings that she's alive," Cook said.
Local investigators contacted New Orleans police, who obtained arrest warrants for Patterson on charges of aggravated rape, oral sexual battery and simple criminal damage.
Sheriff's officials said the woman has been released from the hospital.
"She met the defendant on the Internet and felt comfortable meeting him in person," said Cook. "It seems a lot of people meet online and have successful relationships, but it's a lot safer to have another person present for that first meeting. Having a cell phone with you won't do you any good if it turns bad."
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