Jefferson City man charged with rape

A Jefferson City man is charged with one count of first-degree rape for an incident that allegedly occurred during the weekend.

Joshua Wetzig, 35, is believed to have committed the crime Saturday in the 600 block of Gordon Street, according to a Jefferson City Police Department probable cause statement.

Police interviewed the alleged victim at Capital Region Medical Center, who said she had removed items that belonged to her from the residence where the crime occurred. While there, Wetzig allegedly pushed her onto an air mattress and sexually assaulted her.

The woman reportedly identified Wetzig as her assailant from a photo lineup.

When questioned by authorities, Wetzig allegedly admitted to having intercourse with the woman but said he believed it had been consensual.