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Man arrested in Aiken County on charges of assault, kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct with minor

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety has arrested a man on several criminal charges, the department said on Tuesday.

Tyrone James, 50, was arrested Aug. 5 and charged with Assault and Battery in the First Degree, Kidnapping and Criminal Sexual Conduct w/ a Minor in the First Degree.

According to arrest warrants, the Criminal Sexual Conduct charge stems from an incident that took place in 2017. James is accused of sexual battery involving a 7-year-old victim.

Arrest warrants allege the Assault and Battery and Kidnapping charges are from an incident that occurred on Jan. 4, 2025. James is accused of striking a victim in female victim in an argument and making threats with a knife.

According to the Aiken Department of Public Safety, it is possible that there are additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Those with information are asked to contact Det. Hunter at (803) 642-7752 or submit an anonymous online tip at: https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/offices/public-safety/crime-tip.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and ATF assisted in the arrest.

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