A man from Richland, Georgia, is behind bars charged with raping a woman at a Helen motel.
Police arrested 23-year-old Stephen Robert Stephens late on the evening of July 23. He’s charged with one count of rape in connection with the alleged incident, arrest records show.
Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens says the suspect and victim met before the alleged incident occurred but says they did not know each other. The victim was also from out of town.
Stephen Stephens is being held in the White County jail without bond.
The case remains under investigation and authorities are not releasing any other details at this time.
