A Lancaster man is now facing a multitude of felony charges in connection with the alleged rape and assault of an unconscious woman who was later found dead in his home, local authorities report. Rocky Feliciano, 35, was arrested and charged with the crimes after police say they discovered video evidence of him sexually assaulting the victim, who could not have consented due to her state of unconsciousness.

The incident in question surfaced when Lancaster Police were called to a Howard Street residence on the morning of August 16, following a report of a cardiac arrest. Upon their arrival, police found the woman unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. According to FOX43, Feliciano had initially told the police that the sexual encounter was consensual before falling asleep on the night of August 15. However, police were later to find compelling evidence to the contrary.

Feliciano has since been charged with a series of severe offenses including one count each of rape, criminal attempt rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, criminal attempt involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, criminal attempt sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault without consent, and criminal attempt aggravated indecent assault without consent. He also faces charges for assaulting an unconscious person and the criminal attempt thereof.

Lancaster County Prison is currently holding Feliciano without bail, after Magisterial District Judge Andrew LeFever deemed him a potential flight risk. Details regarding the circumstances of the victim's death are still under investigation, and as noted by WGAL, officials are not releasing additional information at this juncture. A preliminary hearing is scheduled to take place on January 27, 2025.

The Lancaster City Police Department continues to appeal for anyone with information pertaining to Feliciano or the incident to promptly make contact. Detective Ryan Burgett can be reached at (717) 719-4484 or through email at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online, as indicated in the report by Local21News.