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Arrests made in 3 separate incidents
2nd suspect charged with harboring a fugitive in Park, Zetterower crimes
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Two people were arrested in three incidents — which included the crimes of armed robbery, sexual assault, burglary and peeping Tom — that occurred in the Savannah Avenue area in late 2013, Statesboro police said.The incidents, which were similar in nature, occurred on Park Avenue and North Zetterower Avenue between August and December, Statesboro Public Safety Director Wendell Turner said in a news release issued Wednesday.Statesboro police Detective Kevin Weatherly identified the suspect as Edwan Raheem Collins, 20, Turner said.The Statesboro Police Department arrested Collins at a residence on West Inman Street at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Collins is charged with one count of rape and three counts of burglary.While on the scene, officers also arrested Darius Wigfall, 22, and charged him with harboring a fugitive and obstruction of a law enforcement officer, Turner said.More charges for Collins and Wigfall are possible as the investigation continues, according to the news release.“The Statesboro Police Department has done an excellent job over the last several months, and this arrest is indicative of their dedication to the safety of our citizens,” Statesboro Mayor Jan Moore said in the news release. “It was a remarkable piece of police work, and I am very, very proud of what was accomplished today.”
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