Raleigh Man Arrested for Impersonating Federal Agent, Threatening Deportation
Jan 26, 2025·Location: Raleigh, NC

A 37-year-old Raleigh man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman at a Motel 6 while impersonating an ICE agent and threatening to deport her if she did not have sex with him. The suspect, Carl Thomas Bennett, showed a fake business card with a badge and is facing charges including kidnapping, second-degree rape, and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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- Raleigh man accused of rape while threatening to deport victim, police say
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