Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Man arrested for rape, kidnapping after fleeing NHC

Christopher Xavier Adams was arrested in Jacksonville after fleeing New Hanover County; he’s being charged with rape, kidnapping and sex offense. (Courtesy NHCSO)

NEW HANOVER COUNTY — A Wilmington man arrested in Jacksonville faces multiple charges.

Christopher Xavier Adams was arrested Saturday in Onslow County after fleeing New Hanover County. He was charged Tuesday with first-degree forcible rape, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree sex offense.

Adams was also convicted of assault on a female earlier in 2023. Anyone with additional information on Adams should call the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 910-798-4200.


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