A Florence man was arrested Thursday in connection with the sexual assault of a teenager, Darlington County Sheriff’s Capt. Andy Locklair said.
Charles Jonta Alford, 26, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, Darlington County Detention Center booking reports show.
The suspect is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in September, but the incident wasn’t reported to deputies until Jan. 3, Locklair said.
Officers had been searching for him ever since, and he eventually was arrested by deputies and U.S. Marshals, Locklair said.
Alford was released from jail the next day after posting a $25,000 bond.
Anyone with information about possible cases of criminal sexual assault 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.
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