Suspect arrested in 2 weekend rapes in Chattanooga

Derrick Dewayne Caldwell
Derrick Dewayne Caldwell

A suspect has been arrested in two rapes that happened over the weekend in Brainerd and Hixson, Chattanooga police said Wednesday.

Derrick Dewayne Caldwell, 30, is charged with two counts of aggravated rape and two counts of burglary.

Both women victims were over age 60, police reported. The police department did not provide details of the cases and said the exact locations were being withheld to protect the victims.

Police said both women described their attacker as a black male, between 5 feet, 9 inches and 6 feet in height, with braided hair.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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