DSU Band Director Charged With Rape - WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21 -

09/11/2006 2:35 PM ET

MAGNOLIA- Police have arrested Delaware State University's band director for  allegedly raping a 20-year-old male student.

Delaware State Police say the incident occurred late Saturday night into early Sunday morning at the band director's apartment in Linkside Apartments.

On Sunday night, police charged 31-year-old Miguel A. Bonds with second-degree rape, two counts of third-degree unlawful sexual contact and providing alcohol to an underage person. 

Detectives learned of the incident Sunday afternoon when the alleged victim came to Troop 3 to report it. The victim advised that on Saturday evening, after the football game, he was talking to Bonds on campus. During the conversation, the victim told Bonds that he was planning on pledging a fraternity next year, and Bonds offered to "teach him what he needs to know about pledging." 

Police say the two then left campus and the victim followed Bonds to his apartment. The victim told police that when he and Bonds arrived at the apartment, they watched a movie and then Bonds allegedly invited the victim into his bedroom while he was cleaning up. According to police, Bonds then offered the victim a drink and gave him an alcoholic beverage called a Hypnotic, which contains vodka.

Police say the victim stated that within minutes he was feeling intoxicated but different than he ever felt before.  The victim advised that he began having problems with his balance, so he sat down on the edge of the bed. 

Police say Bonds then convinced the victim to lie down and he eventually put on a pornographic movie. As the victim was lying on the bed, drifting in and out of consciousness, Bonds is accused of performing oral sex on him and touching him inappropriately. Police say the victim did not remember much after that until he woke up in the morning and discovered that he was naked lying on the floor with a blanket and pillow. 

After waking up, the victim vomited several times and fell asleep again.  The victim then woke up around 10 a.m. and left the apartment. Police say that after leaving, the victim received a phone call from Bonds, who asked if he remembered anything.  The victim stated he told him no and hung up.

Bonds was committed to the Delaware Correctional Center in lieu of $12,100 secured bond.

A university spokesman said that Bonds has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the police investigation.