The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has apprehended two individuals from Bulloch County in connection with a rape inquiry. On September 1, Fredrion Javari Spells, 21, of Portal, and Wesley Travis Brown, 17, of Statesboro, were arrested. Spells is facing charges of rape, child molestation, and sexual battery, while Brown is charged with rape, statutory rape, and sexual battery. Both suspects are currently being held in the Screven County Jail.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation took the lead in this investigation at the request of the Screven County Sheriff’s Office. The reported incident involves the alleged rape of two teenage girls. The details surrounding the case remain sparse as this is an active and ongoing investigation. The investigative agency is calling on the public to come forward with any pertinent information.
Lending their resources to the investigative efforts, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has opened several channels for tips. Concerned citizens can contact the Screven County Sheriff’s Office directly, or they can reach out to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's regional office in Statesboro. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, options include a toll-free tip line, an online submission platform, and a mobile app designed for reporting suspicious activity.
Once the investigation reaches completion, the comprehensive case file will be handed over to the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, which will be responsible for pursuing the prosecution. As it is customary in such procedural matters, details on the potential trial dates or any further legal actions will not be disclosed until the Georgia Bureau of Investigation concludes their investigation and all findings are presented to the district attorney's office.
