Columbia County Fire employee accused of rape in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An employee with the Columbia County Fire Department was arrested after he was accused of rape, according to authorities.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested 20-year-old Zander Ean McDade in connection with two separate rape investigations.
McDade has been charged with two counts of rape, involving two different victims at different times and locations, according to deputies.
According to reports, his listed employer is the Columbia County Fire Department.
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McDade being held at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, according to deputies.
These cases remain under active investigation.
Anyone with information related to these cases is encouraged to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 706-821-1020.
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