Raleigh Man Captured in Virginia on Rape & Kidnapping Charges Linked to Durham Cases

DURHAM, N.C. — A 42-year-old Raleigh man has been arrested in Virginia on rape and kidnapping charges connected to two sexual assaults reported in Durham this summer. Investigators warn there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Arrest After Multi-Agency Investigation

On September 10, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Task Force assisted the Durham Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division in arresting Jose Cartagena Guzman in Virginia. He was wanted on two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of first-degree kidnapping tied to incidents that occurred in Durham in July 2025.

Authorities say Cartagena Guzman owns JCG Remodeling LLC, a Raleigh-based contracting business, and may have used his position to target women. Detectives believe there could be other victims who have not yet reported similar encounters. More charges may be forthcoming.

Community Safety and Awareness

Law enforcement officials say the arrest underscores the importance of multi-agency collaboration to bring fugitives into custody and to protect potential victims of sexual violence. Police continue to encourage anyone who has experienced abuse to report it.

Police Urge Possible Victims to Come Forward

Anyone with information or who may have been harmed by Cartagena Guzman is urged to contact Investigator C. Park at 919-560-4440 ext. 29321 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases.

About Durham CrimeStoppers

CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information about the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org for more information.