by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
A Sauk Rapids man is accused of raping, kicking and punching a woman in St. Cloud.
Dustin David Bartkowicz, 34, was arrested and jailed Feb. 24 and remains in jail under a $300,000 bail amount.
According to the complaint, the alleged assailant and the woman were living temporarily in a tent in St. Cloud. When the woman announced she intended to break off their relationship, Bartkowicz allegedly kicked and punched her repeatedly before raping and choking her.
She was later treated at the St. Cloud Hospital for injuries, including bruises and a broken rib.
Bartkowitz faces two counts of first-degree sexual assault, physical assault and making terroristic threats. A previous no-contact order was issued, and he will be charged, in addition, with violating that order.
