Woman persuaded into car then reportedly assaulted

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is behind bars, charged with Felony Sexual Battery.

Raymon Earl Walter is accused of attacking a former acquaintance.

Raymon Earl Walter

According to police, Walter struck up a conversation with the woman, convinced her to get in a car with him, threatened her with a weapon and attacked her.

Walter is in the Lowndes County Jail. His bond is set at $25,000.

The victim is recovering from her injuries.