Michael McCoy, age 34 of Monticello, was arrested July 12 by Drew County deputies following allegations that he raped and choked a 28 year-old female companion. The alleged rape was reported to take place in the bedroom where a 23 month-old child slept.

McCoy is being held in the Drew County Detention Center on a $250,000 bond. He is also being charged as a habitual offender.