MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man is accused of raping and choking a 13-year-old girl in Whitehaven.

Jermaine Thomas, 36, was charged with aggravated rape, being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell marijuana.

On Sept. 9, officers responded to a prowler call in the 3700 block of Fontaine Road in Whitehaven.

According to reports, a 13-year-old girl and Edwards met officers.

The girl told police that Edwards had raped her and choked her. Police then took Edwards into custody.

The victim was transported to the hospital.

The MPD said they searched Edward's purple backpack that had a loaded handgun and eight baggies of marijuana that weighed 18 grams.

Reports said, officers ran Edwards through the National Crime Information Cent

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