News Summary
A Raleigh man, Jose Alfredo Cartagena Guzman, has been arrested on serious sexual assault charges connected to incidents linked to his remodeling business. He faces multiple criminal charges, including two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of first-degree kidnapping. Authorities believe Guzman targeted women through his business, leading to concerns about additional unreported victims. An ongoing investigation seeks to gather more information and identify potential further victims.
Raleigh, North Carolina — Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges Tied to Remodeling Business
A Raleigh man has been taken into custody on serious sexual assault charges stemming from incidents linked to his remodeling business. Jose Alfredo Cartagena Guzman, 42, faces multiple criminal charges following investigations into two separate assaults that occurred in July 2025.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
Guzman was arrested on September 10, 2025, in Virginia with the assistance of U.S. Marshals and Durham police. The specific location of his arrest has not been disclosed. He is currently held at Durham County jail with a bail set at $300,000.
The charges against Guzman include two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of first-degree kidnapping. These charges are linked to two separate sexual assault incidents, with the most recent involving at least one victim on July 29, 2025. It remains unclear whether the woman was a client of Guzman’s remodeling business.
An arrest warrant related to the case was issued on August 22, 2025. Guzman’s next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday morning.
Connection to Remodeling Business and Additional Victims
Investigators believe Guzman targeted women using his business, JCG Remodeling. Despite reports that Guzman owned this company, no business by that name was found in the North Carolina Secretary of State’s records, raising questions about the nature of his operations.
Authorities suspect there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with pertinent information to contact Investigator C. Park at 919-560-4440 ext. 29321 or CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200. Tips can also be submitted online. CrimeStoppers offers rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, with confidentiality assured for callers.
Background and Ongoing Investigation
The case remains under active investigation as police continue to seek information that could identify more victims or additional evidence. Guzman’s arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has garnered community concern due to the nature of the allegations and the connection to Guzman’s remodeling venture.
Details summarized:
- Joze Alfredo Cartagena Guzman, 42, is from Raleigh.
- He faces two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of first-degree kidnapping.
- The charges are linked to assaults in July 2025.
- He was arrested in Virginia on September 10, 2025, with location undisclosed.
- Guzman is reported to own JCG Remodeling, though no business records confirm this.
- Police believe Guzman targeted women through his remodeling business.
- Additional victims may exist, and the investigation is ongoing.
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- ABC11: Jose Cartagena Guzman Charged
- WRAL: Raleigh Man Charged
- News & Observer: Sexual Assault Case
- CBS17: Raleigh Teen Charged
- WBTV: Man Impersonating ICE Officer
- Wikipedia: Sexual Assault
- Google Search: Jose Alfredo Cartagena Guzman
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Sexual Assault
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