The Latest (10/27/20):
A former law enforcement officer with the Winthrop University Police Department accused of sexually assaulting children earlier this month is now facing 49 new charges, officials with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said Tuesday.
Charles Price was served 49 additional warrants by authorities accusing him of committing sex crimes with multiple victims. SLED officials say Price was charged with the following additional charges:
- 9 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor under 11 years of age first-
degree. - 13 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor victim 11 to 14 years of age second-degree.
- 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct third-degree.
- 18 counts of Incest.
- 1 count of Kidnapping.
This brings the total number of charges Price is facing to 52.
The SLED investigation was requested by the York County Sheriff’s Office. Price was booked at the York County Detention Center.
Original Story (10/20/20):
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A South Carolina police officer has been fired and arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting children, news outlets reported.
Charles Eugene “Chuck” Price, 48, of Rock Hill was charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a child dating back to 2007, according to a statement from the State Law Enforcement Division. In one instance, Price gagged and beat the child with a belt as the victim pleaded for help, a warrant showed.
Price had worked as an officer at Winthrop University until Saturday, when he was fired, according to reports. None of the alleged incidents happened at the school.
Price was booked into jail and denied bail in an initial court hearing. It’s unclear whether Price has a defense attorney to speak on his behalf.
