Columbus man charged with raping, kidnapping woman he agreed to tattoo

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus man was charged after allegedly raping and kidnapping a woman who was at his house for a tattoo, police said.

According to police, Mario Rodriguez Ibarra, 22, forced the victim to engage in sexual activity with him by brandishing a hand gun and threatening force.

Police said Rodriguez Ibarra picked up the victim with a male acquaintance and drove them to Rodriguez Ibarra's residence after connecting via Facebook where they discussed him giving her a tattoo. Police said when they got to the home, he threatened her with a hand gun and assaulted her.

The victim told police after Rodriguez Ibarra fell asleep, she left and asked the male acquaintance for help. He then called police and waited with her until officers arrived and detained Rodriguez Ibarra at the scene.

The victim said while waiting for officers, Rodriguez Ibarra came outside and admitted threatening her to have intercourse. Rodriguez Ibarra was transported to the Franklin County Jail -- Jackson Pike.

According to police, he was arraigned Saturday morning with a bond of just over $75,000. His preliminary trial is set for Aug. 30 at 9 a.m.