A Ventura County man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman who was intoxicated.

The suspect was identified as Eddie Alfredo Cortez, 22, of Oxnard, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

On Sept. 11, the victim, a 21-year-old Oxnard woman, reported to authorities that she had been sexually assaulted by Cortez.

Following an investigation, detectives learned that Cortez had been communicating with the victim through social media before they decided to meet in person.

Cortez allegedly drove the victim to the area of the 100 block of Island View Drive in Oxnard where they drank alcoholic beverages that were provided by him.

“The victim soon began experiencing nausea, dizziness, and loss of motor function,” authorities said. “Cortez then sexually assaulted the victim, who was

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