Local police work with Florida investigators to arrest rape suspect

JESUP, Ga. (WSAV) – A suspect faces charges of rape after an investigation by the Jesup Police Department and law enforcement in Florida.

According to Jesup PD, around 1 a.m. Monday morning, officers were called to a residence on S 1st Street for a report of a possible sexual assault.

Police said that the suspect, Nehemiah Smith, left the home after being found with his private area exposed in a juvenile's bedroom.

Later that day, detectives from the Daytona Beach Police Department contacted local law enforcement regarding a sexual assault involving Smith that happened around 7 a.m., according to Jesup PD.

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In coordination with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, investigators tracked Smith to a location in Jacksonville where they took him into custody without incident.

Smith now faces two counts of rape and criminal attempt to commit child molestation.

He also faces a charge of theft by taking motor vehicle for allegedly stealing a car from a family member's home.

Jesup PD said Smith will be taken to the Wayne County Jail for processing.

Anyone with additional information on the ongoing case is encouraged to contact Jesup Police Investigator C. Cope at 912-427-1300.