Man arrested on two counts of rape following investigation
TROUP COUNTY, GA. (BEETV) — The Troup County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a Hogansville man following an investigation into the reported rape of a minor that occurred several years ago.
Investigators began looking into the case involving a 10-year-old female victim. During the course of the investigation, a second victim came forward, prompting authorities to open an additional case.
On April 10, 2026, deputies arrested 45-year-old Jake Sweatt of Hogansville. He is charged with two counts of rape. Authorities said both victims were under the age of 16 at the time of the alleged incidents.
The investigation remains ongoing. Officials are asking anyone with information related to these cases, or who may have had contact with the suspect, to come forward.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Investigator Sara Zumwalde with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office at 706-883-1616.
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