WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – A Waynesboro man has been arrested on charges related to abduction and rape.

According to Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith, authorities received a report of a female who was allegedly being held against her will in the 400 block of Sandy Ridge Road on November 18th.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies interviewed the female victim and transported her to Augusta Health for medical treatment.

As a result of the investigation that followed, on November 21st, Ronald L. King was arrested at his home in Waynesboro on charges of Abduction by force and Rape by Force, Threat, or Intimidation.

After an appearance in General District Court, the 58-year-old King has been released from Middle River Regional Jail on bond at this time.

This remains an active investigation.