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    Opelika police arrest suspect on first-degree rape charge

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    Opelika police arrest suspect on first-degree rape charge
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    • Opelika police arrested Pelle Alvin Jolanda Degucci, 61, for first-degree rape following investigation into alleged October 2025 sexual assault.
    • Victim reported being incapacitated at bar, waking at unknown residence where suspect allegedly committed sexual acts; evidence corroborated victim's account.

    An Opelika man has been arrested following an investigation surrounding a sexual assault.

    The Opelika Police Department has arrested Pelle Alvin Jolanda Degucci, 61, on an outstanding warrant for Rape, First Degree. Degucci’s arrest is the result of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred on October 24, 2025.

    According to police, the victim reported being at a bar on the night of the incident. The next thing the victim remembers is waking up at an unknown residence located in the 1700 block of 4th Avenue. The victim stated that Degucci performed sexual acts while they were incapacitated.

    Following the report, investigators conducted a thorough investigation, including the execution of multiple search warrants. Authorities say the evidence collected during this process corroborated the victim’s statement, leading to the issuance of the arrest warrant.

    Degucci was taken into custody on November 13, 2025, and is currently being held pending further legal proceedings.

    The Opelika Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this case to contact their Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can also be submitted through the Opelika Police Mobile App. Callers may choose to remain anonymous.

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