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Portsmouth man arrested on charges of rape

Michael Earl Lee, 55, will face charges of rape and six counts of forcible sodomy.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth man was arrested on Sept. 30 for multiple charges related to rape.

On Monday, the Portsmouth Police Department spokesperson said Michael Earl Lee, 55, will face charges of rape and six counts of forcible sodomy.

Police arrested him after a call for help from the 1000 block of Liston Lane. That's close to Cavalier Boulevard in southern Portsmouth.

The police department didn't share many details about the crime and didn't share victim information to protect the person's privacy.

There's no word yet on when Lee will be brought to court for the charges.

Portsmouth police officers are still investigating this case.

If you've had a suspicious encounter with Lee, call the police department at 757-393-8536 and ask for either Detective Holley or Sgt. Foster.

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