Rome, N.Y. -- A Rome city police officer has been charged with raping a woman on Sunday morning.

Jason A. Paul, 32, of Rome, was charged with third-degree rape in connection with an incident that occurred early Sunday, Detective Commander Tim Bates, of Rome Police, said.

Paul was off duty at the time of the incident, Bates said. Paul is accused of having sex with a woman older than 18 without her consent, he said.

Paul was arrested Monday morning and is being held in lock-up pending his arraignment.