Suspect charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Authorities say a suspect was arrested in Augusta on Tuesday after being charged with aggravated assault and kidnapping.

On October 14 at 11:34 p.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the 2000 block of Clark Street regarding a report of a kidnapping and sexual assault that occurred there earlier in the day.

Officers say they learned from the victim that the suspect forced her into the home, tied her up, beat her and sexually assaulted her until she was able to free herself several hours later and call for help.

The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment, authorities said.

Investigators arrived on scene and contact was made with the suspect, Darrell Edwards, 39, of Augusta, who officers said refused to leave the residence.

A search warrant and two arrest warrants for kidnapping and aggravated assault were obtained, and at 2:50 a.m. on Oct. 15, Edwards was taken into custody without incident, according to authorities.

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