MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A Marlboro County man arrested Thursday allegedly committed multiple sex crimes involving a minor between 2017 and 2023, deputies said.

William Owens is charged with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of aggravated felony sexual extortion with a minor. He was taken to the Marlboro County Detention Center to await a bond hearing.

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing and that more charges could be filed based on evidence found during a search of Owens' home that is being sent to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division's computer crimes unit.

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