Petersburg man charged with rape and assault

A Petersburg man was arraigned Monday in Petersburg Courthouse for allegedly kidnapping a female victim, assaulting her with a knife and raping her.
According to the local police, Joshua Hall Blewett, 28, restrained a female, sexually assaulted her and assaulted her with a utility knife.
The victim was taken to the Petersburg Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.
She spoke with officers and advocates there on September 10.
Police arrested Blewett for a domestic violence assault charg