Local arrested, charged with gun, and drug-related offenses
May 22, 2017
TOMORROW’S STARS?
May 23, 2017
A Lockport man is charged with second-degree rape after he allegedly had sexual intercourse with a woman who was asleep after taking medication.
On May 13, LPSO detectives began investigating an alleged rape, which had occurred the previous night.
Investigators said they learned that in the late afternoon of May 12, a woman took prescription medication and fell asleep at a residence she shared with an older relative.
The women said she then awoke around midnight and found Lance Knight, 38, of Lockport, engaged in sexual intercourse with her.
Authorities said Knight was known to the victim, but had been previously been barred from the residence.
The victim allegedly told Knight to stop, and he initially refused, according to authorities.
Following the alleged rape, Knight began rummaging through the room, allegedly taking cash and prescription medication from the victim.
The relative then entered the room after hearing a commotion, and Knight fled the scene.
Authorities were called to the scene and obtained a warrant for Knight’s arrest for his alleged role in the case.
On Thursday, he surrendered and was booked on charges of second-degree rape, home invasion and simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling.
His bond is set at $150,000.
