WSU student faces felony rape charges

COLFAX — A Washington State University student is facing multiple felony charges of allegedly raping a female student last spring.

Jayce Carnahan, 21, of Sumner, Wash., appeared on Zoom for his Friday, Aug. 2 arraignment, failing to make his first appearance in person.

According to reports, Carnahan is faced with two counts of 3rd degree rape and one count of felony 2nd degree assault with sexual motivation.

Pullman Police Officer Heidi Lambley responded to a call on Aug. 24, 2023, from the Pullman Hospital regarding a possible rape.

Lambley reported that she met with the victim, two of her fr...