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Man arrested for allegedly forcing 15-year-old girl into sexual intercourse

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A man accused of allegedly forcing a teenager to have sexual intercourse with him has been arrested, according to a Clay County Sheriff's Office police report.

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Police said  in October 2017, Joelmy Martinez, 22, picked up a 15-year-old girl amd later took the girl to the Orange Park Mall where they ate food from Taco Bell. While eating, Martinez gave the teenager, vodka to drink.

Martinez then forced the girl to have sexual intercourse with him in the front seat of his vehicle.

The teen reported the sexual assault  to authorities in November 2017 and a warrant was put out for his arrest on March 14.

Martinez was arrested Monday morning and faces lewd ans lascivious battery charges.

He is being held on a $25,0003 bond.