A 28-year-old man has been charged in a 2024 rape in Homewood.

Jelani Adom Gooden, who lives in Lee County, was arrested Tuesday morning by Homewood police and the U.S. Marshals’ Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force.

Gooden is charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse and third-degree assault.

The investigation began Nov. 26 when Homewood police took a report on the alleged rape, which happened in the 10 block of Aspen Court.

“Through further investigative work, detectives were able to confirm the suspect’s involvement using DNA evidence,” said Sgt. Mark Trippe.

Homewood detectives were able to issue arrest warrants for the suspect; however, he fled the area before he could be taken into custody.

Gooden was arrested in the Birmingham area. He will be held without bond in the Jefferson County Jail.

Trippe so no additional details are being released to protect the victim’s identity.