University of Central Florida football player Demetrius Mayes, 18, allegedly raped an unconscious woman in his dorm room after an off-campus party on Saturday
A University of Central Florida football player is behind bars after he allegedly raped an unconscious woman while his teammates banged on the door and told him to stop.
Demetrius Mayes, 18, has been arrested on a charge of sexual battery to a physically helpless person.
The victim told police she met Mayes at an off-campus party on Saturday and that they went back to the dorms on UCF’s campus with a group of people, including several of his teammates.
She then remembered waking up to the sound of someone banging on a door and saw that she was completely naked and being penetrated by Mayes, according to the arrest affidavit.
The victim said Mayes blocked the door when she put on her clothes and tried to leave his dorm room.
Seven of Mayes’ teammates saw him take the victim to his room and realized she was intoxicated.
They tried to get Mayes to stop, banging on the door and telling him he was making a ‘big mistake’.
![Mayes, 18, has been arrested on a charge of sexual battery to a physically helpless person. He is being held without bond](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/09/19/17/5069090600000578-6185869-image-a-37_1537375874889.jpg)
Mayes, 18, has been arrested on a charge of sexual battery to a physically helpless person. He is being held without bond
![The victim told police that she met Mayes at a party on Saturday and that they went back to the dorms on UCF's campus with a group of people, including several of his teammates](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/09/19/17/5069093E00000578-6185869-image-a-38_1537375877195.jpg)
The victim told police that she met Mayes at a party on Saturday and that they went back to the dorms on UCF’s campus with a group of people, including several of his teammates
The teammates stopped after the victim exited the room. They told authorities she was visibly upset and in tears as they escorted her to the lobby of the dorm building.
Mayes told police he met the victim at an off-campus party and took her back to his dorm with ‘the intent of engaging in sex’.
He claimed that the sex was consensual but that he stopped after the victim said ‘I can’t do this’, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Mayes said he then stopped and let the victim get dressed before unlocking his bedroom door.
![The victim woke up to the sound of someone banging on a door and saw that she was completely naked and being penetrated by Mayes, according to the arrest affidavit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/09/19/17/5069092800000578-6185869-image-a-39_1537375880264.jpg)
The victim woke up to the sound of someone banging on a door and saw that she was completely naked and being penetrated by Mayes, according to the arrest affidavit
The freshman linebacker was arrested on Tuesday and is being held without bond.
UCF head football coach Josh Heupel said Mayes has been suspended from ‘all UCF football activities’ indefinitely.
‘From what we know so far on this matter, I’m upset and disappointed,’ he said in a statement. ‘This has no place in our program.’
‘We are focused on ensuring that we provide compassion and support for everyone outside our program that has been affected by this.’
Heupel added that he tries to educate his players throughout the year about ‘potential situations they can be in’.
‘We have programs, we have people come in. It’s the last thing you mention before they leave too,’ he told WKMG.
![Seven of Mayes' teammates saw Mayes take the victim to his room and realized she was intoxicated. They tried to get Mayes to stop, telling him he was making a 'big mistake'.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/09/19/17/5069090D00000578-6185869-image-a-40_1537375884176.jpg)
Seven of Mayes’ teammates saw Mayes take the victim to his room and realized she was intoxicated. They tried to get Mayes to stop, telling him he was making a ‘big mistake’.
![UCF head football coach Josh Heupel (pictured) said Mayes has been suspended from a'' UCF football activities' indefinitely](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/09/19/17/506908E600000578-6185869-image-a-41_1537375886553.jpg)
UCF head football coach Josh Heupel (pictured) said Mayes has been suspended from a” UCF football activities’ indefinitely
Heupel also praised the teammates who tried to stop Mayes.
‘We have quality young men in our program who tried to do the right thing – not just for their teammate, but for people in general,’ he said.
‘We talk every day about doing the right thing, going from good to great.’
UCF Police Chief Carl Metzger said the department is committed to a ‘thorough, professional investigation’.
‘We’re dedicated to a culture of care that starts by believing the brave survivors who seek our assistance,’ he added.
‘This survivor’s well-being will continue to be a priority for our department and our university.’