Columbus Police Make Kidnapping, Attempted Rape Arrest

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is accused of attempting to rape a woman and gunpoint and then kidnapping her.

Tony Westbrook, 34, is charged with burglary, kidnapping, attempt to commit an offense, and possession of a weapon by a felon.

Columbus police say Westbrook broke in the woman’s East Manor Drive home on Tuesday, then forced himself on the victim.

He then forced the woman to drive him to another location.

Investigators say the two knew each other but didn’t release details about their relationship.

Westbrook’s bond was set at $250,000.

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