North Carolina Man Charged in Potosi Statutory Rape Case

Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A North Carolina man is facing charges in Washington County following a rape investigation that began earlier this week.

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the Potosi Police Department was notified of a possible rape. Investigators quickly developed a suspect, identified as 41-year-old Ronald May of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Officers attempted to locate May at his last known address, but he had already left the area and was traveling back to North Carolina. Authorities issued a stop and hold, and May was later arrested in Perry County.

He is now charged with one count of statutory rape in the second degree and two counts of statutory sodomy in the second degree. May is being held without bond at the Washington County Jail.