Olanta man accused in sexual assault case

Anthony Hickson

By: Kelly Gillespie | SCNow
Published: October 30, 2008

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An Olanta man has been arrested in connection with a weekend sexual assault, Olanta Police Chief Mark Strickland said.

Anthony Terrell Hickson, 26, of 4186 First St., is charged with first-degree criminal sexual assault, Florence County Detention Center booking reports show.

The incident happened Sunday at a mobile home park in Olanta. The victim had gone to the suspect’s home to sell him a watch and was assaulted when she went inside, Strickland said.

Anyone with information about possible cases of criminal sexual assault or domestic violence is encouraged to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.

In addition, the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault provides assistance and resources designed to help victims of these crimes and can be reached at (843) 669-4600 or (800) 273-1820.