Darlington man accused of sex crimes

Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the arrest of a Darlington man following an investigation into alleged sexual crimes dating back to July 2012.

Raymond Kevin Warren, 51, is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11, first degree, and 12 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor between 11 and 14, second degree. Investigators allege Warren, from 2012-16, did “engage in sexual battery with the juvenile victim by digit penetration.”

Special Victims Unit investigators and deputies assigned to the Special Incident Response Team served a search warrant at the defendant’s residence on Auburn School Road. Investigators searched the residence for additional evidence, and the defendant was arrested a short time later.

“Protecting children is near and dear to my heart and is our part of our main goal,” stated Chavis. “This is why I started the Special Victims Unit, to tackle these difficult investigations and protect our most vulnerable.”

The investigation continues, and additional charges were expected in neighboring jurisdictions, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Author: Stephan Drew

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