DNA from nearly 20 years ago leads to arrest of alleged rapist in 2004 case

Jan. 25—PEMBROKE — The Robeson County Sheriff's Office says that DNA evidence has led to the arrest of a 36-year-old Shannon man involved in a rape nearly two decades ago. Jacob Ray Williamson was arrested Monday at a probation office in Pembroke, authorities said. Williamson was given a $50,000 secured bond at an initial court hearing before being taken to the Robeson County Detention Center, …