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VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - An Oxnard man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and kidnapping of a woman last month, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are asking for the public’s help.

What we know:

On September 11, detectives began an investigation after a victim reported being sexually assaulted by the suspect, Eddie Alfredo Cortez.

The victim stated that Cortez had contacted them on social media before they met in person.

Cortez then drove the victim to a location in unincorporated Oxnard, where they consumed alcoholic drinks he had provided.

The victim reported experiencing nausea, dizziness, and a loss of motor function before Cortez sexually assaulted them.

The victim was i

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