St. Pete man allegedly raped 17-year-old girl he met on Facebook

St. Petersburg, Florida. – A man from St. Petersburg is suspected of raping a 17-year-old girl.

The victim said she met Devonte Howard on Facebook a few months ago.

She said Howard picked her up from work on June 12 and took her to a convenience store where he bought alcohol and cigars.

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According to police, Howard is accused of taking the girl to his home and raping her while she was in a semi-conscious state.

The victim told police she could not remember how she got into Howard’s house, but remembered at one point trying to push him off her and telling him to refuse.

The victim said she woke up in Howard’s bed and confronted him about the incident. She said Howard apologized for what happened. The victim said she believes she was given something other than alcohol and marijuana.

Howard is accused of sexual assault.