The Orange County Sheriff’s Office charged two men in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault reported on Wednesday.

Deandre Edwards, 29, and Derrick Tate, 33, both of Mebane, are in the Orange County Detention Center after making their first appearance in court on Friday on charges of first degree forcible rape, first degree forcible sexual offense, and kidnapping.

Edwards is being held under a $480,000 secured bond and Tate is under a $610,000 bond. The next court date for both men is January 6, 2020.

After receiving a call about a victim needing assistance, deputies responded to the area of Alice Miller Court. Deputies located a woman in apparent distress running along the roadway. She provided an account of her experience and was able to name her alleged assailants, with whom she was acquainted.

The victim was then transported to a local hospital for treatment. Deputies located the men in a vehicle not far from the scene.

Initially, both men each received a $100,000 secured bond which was increased at today’s first court appearance.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation and additional charges are possible. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Nazworth at (919) 245-2925.

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