An Eden teenager has been arrested on first-degree rape charges.
According to a police report, on Oct. 18, a woman reported that her 12-year-old daughter was sexually active with a 17 year-old male. The teen was identified as Christopher Burston of 1106 Irving Ave.
On Tuesday, Burston was arrested by investigators at his home. During the arrest, the report said, an investigator conducted a search of Burston and collected a cell phone. The cell phone was placed to the side by the investigator.
As he continued his search, Burston’s mother, Brandie Jumper, grabbed the cell phone and refused to give it back to the detective upon his request.
The investigator placed the mother under arrest and charged her with obstructing and delaying a law enforcement officer. Jumper resisted by jerking away, and a struggle pursued.
During the struggle, the report said, Burston jumped on the investigator’s back and punched him twice in the back of the head. The assault forced all parties to fall to the ground, and a second officer was able to gain control of Burston and handcuff him. The mother was drive-stunned with a taser and officers were able to handcuff her. The investigator sustained minor injuries which consisted of scratches and abrasions.
Jumper was charged with resisting and obstructing a public officer and was released under a $1,500 unsecured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on Wednesday.
Burston was charged with first degree rape, assault on a government official, and an outstanding warrant for trespassing. According to the rape warrant obtained by investigators, Burston unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did carnally know and abuse a child under the age of 13.
The outstanding warrant of trespassing alleged Burston on Feb. 27 unlawfully, willfully and without authorization entered and remained on the premises of Morehead High School. Burston was confined in the Rockingham County Jail under a $500,000 secured bond, and he is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on Wednesday.
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