A 71-year-old Hampton County man faces a trafficking charge involving a victim under 18 after an investigation requested by local sheriff’s deputies.
HAMPTON, S.C. — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a 71-year-old Hampton County man with trafficking in persons involving a victim younger than 18, according to SLED.
Clifton James Jr. was charged Thursday, Oct. 15, with trafficking in persons, first offense, involving a victim under 18 years of age, SLED said.
The Hampton County Sheriff’s Office asked SLED to investigate the case, according to the agency.
James was booked into the Hampton County Detention Center, SLED said.
The 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case, according to SLED.
Based on a release from S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Source: S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) original release.
