A Vicksburg woman has been charged with kidnapping and rape following a disturbance call on Saturday, September 20, according to the Vicksburg Police Department.

Officers responded around 9:17 p.m. to the 1000 block of Urban Court. When they arrived, they observed 22-year-old Shakhai Galvin pushing her girlfriend, Hannah Wicker, toward the rear of the home, police said. After speaking with both individuals, investigators determined Wicker had been held against her will and assaulted. Galvin was arrested at the scene.

Wicker was taken to Merit Health River Region Hospital, treated, and later released.

On Monday, Sept. 22, Galvin appeared before Judge Angela Carpenter for her initial appearance on charges of kidnapping and rape. Bond was set at $150,000, according to police.

The case rem

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