CANYONVILLE, Ore. — A Grants Pass man was charged with rape September 5, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
43 year-old James Darren Smith allegedly raped a juvenile in Canyonville. Deputies were called to the reported rape Saturday. Since the incident, Smith was admitted to Mercy Medical Center. After being discharged, he was arrested on charges of rape in the first degree and sexual abuse in the first degree. He is lodged at the Douglas County Jail.
Police say Smith knew the juvenile.
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