Credit: Tom Sofield
Bristol Borough police arrested two men in connection with an alleged gunpoint rape that happened early Saturday morning.
Kareem Evans, 21, and Qudre McMillan, 18, both of Bristol, were charged with rape, terroristic threats, theft and conspiracy and a litany of additional related offenses. They were arraigned by Bensalem District Court Judge Joseph P. Falcone and bail was set at 10 percent of $5 million dollars for their alleged roles in the crime, according to court documents.
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According to police, the rape occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the 400 block of Cedar Street.
The victim told investigators she was in Bristol from her home in Philadelphia. She had arraigned to meet a man who identified himself as “Kareem,” who said he lived on the 200 block of Market Street in the borough, according to court papers.
Police said the victim and suspect spoke on the phone and agreed to setup a meet.
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A friend drove the victim to the 200 block of Market Street and she met Kareem. The two walked the neighborhood and ended up entering a house in the 200 block of Cedar Street, according to court papers.
From there, the two went into a bedroom and McMillan appeared with a rifle and point it at the woman, police said, citing an interview with the woman.
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The suspect allegedly ordered the woman not to scream and do as they said. Police said the men threatened to kill her if she did not comply.
Evans grabbed her by the throat and demanded sex, authorities said. The victim was pushed and choked and held at gunpoint while the two performed forced sex acts on her, court papers say.
After the violation of the woman, the two men left. The woman went outside and flagged down someone driving by. That person, in turn, called Bristol police, authorities say.
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The owner of the property, according to police, was not present at the time of the sexual onslaught. He told police the duo did not have permission to be on the property.
Bristol police and county investigators were seen at the location of the incident collecting evidence early Saturday morning, according to community witnesses.
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The men are scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on August 20 in Bristol Borough District Court.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
