South Dakota men's basketball player Mihai Carcoana arrested for 2nd degree rape
University of South Dakota men's basketball player Mihai Carcoana was arrested Friday by the Vermillion Police Department and charged with second degree rape, according to the Clay County Jail log.
It was a probable cause arrest, said Crystal Brady, the Vermillion Police Department chief.
Vermillion Police Department received a report at 5:43 a.m. of a sexual assault that occurred earlier Friday at a residence on the University of South Dakota campus. The University of South Dakota issued a Campus Alert at 11:23 a.m. Friday about a sexual assault at a residence hall on the north side of the USD campus. The victim was assaulted by someone they knew, the alert said.
It has not been confirmed whether the report and the alert are directly connected at this time. University of South Dakota campus police directed comment to USD's Communications and Marketing department.
"The university cannot comment on student matters or active criminal investigations," stated Michelle Cwach, Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications and University Relations in an email to the Argus Leader on Friday afternoon. "The University of South Dakota issued a timely warning to the campus community as required under the Clery Act on Dec. 9 regarding a report of sexual assault on campus. USD takes allegations of sexual assault seriously and is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for students."
No bond has been set yet for Carcoana, according to Clay County Jail. Second-degree rape is considered forcible rape. The defendant can receive up to 50 years in prison and a fine up to $50,000 if convicted.
Court documents regarding Carcoana's charge have not yet been filed, according to the Clay County Clerk's office.
Carcona, 20, is in his first year with the Coyotes' men's basketball program after transferring to USD from Toledo. Carcoana's roster bio was still active as of Friday afternoon.
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