Volusia County

Volusia County man accused of drugging, raping woman after luring her with job interview denied bond

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The man accused of drugging and raping a woman who was looking for work will not be getting out of jail, a judge ruled Friday.

A Volusia County judge ruled that accused rapist Jason Minton will not be granted bond on his charge of kidnapping.

READ: 'His slickness ends now’: Accused Volusia County rapist remains in jail after more than a half dozen women say he targeted them

Since the first woman came forward accusing Minton of drugging, kidnapping and raping her, deputies said more than a half dozen women have come forward saying he also targeted them.

So far, deputies said a battery charge has been filed in one of those cases after a woman said Minton groped her against her will.

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.