PRESS RELEASE
November 18, 2019

FCSO ARRESTS THREE IN SEXUAL ASSAULT


SUBJECT: Garrett Andrew Tanner, age 18, of 246 Wagon Road, Pamplico, SC 29583 was arrested by FCSO Investigators on November 17, 2019 and charged with Criminal Sexual Assault (First Degree)(S.C. Code Ann. 16-03-652). See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

SUBJECT: Easton Mark Tanner, age 21, of 246 Wagon Road, Pamplico, SC 29583 was arrested by FCSO Investigators on November 17, 2019 and charged with Accessory Before the Fact of a Felony (S. C. Code Ann. 16-01-040) and Accessory After the Fact of a Felony (S.C. Code Ann. 16-01-055). See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

SUBJECT: Riston Clarke Tanner, age 20, of 3444 Bay Road, Pamplico, SC was arrested by FCSO Investigators on November 17, 2019 and charged with Accessory After the Fact of a Felony (S.C. Code Ann. 16-01-055). See FCSO Booking Website for additional information.

NARRATIVE: On November 16, 2019 Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call involving allegations of a sexual assault on a minor in Pamplico, SC. According to Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Investigators, the victim was allegedly assaulted in a vehicle near Pamplico, SC. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of physical trauma sustained during the incident.

Investigators have arrested three subjects in connection with the incident. Garrett Andrew Tanner has been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct (First Degree).

Investigators allege that he engaged in a sexual battery of the juvenile victim.

In addition, Investigators arrested Easton Mark Tanner and charged him with Accessory Before and After the Fact of a Felony, alleging that he was present during and aided in the commission of the sexual assault by driving the victim to a residence without seeking help from law enforcement or medical attention for the victim.

Riston Clarke Tanner was arrested and charged with Accessory After the Fact of a Felony. Investigators allege that he was present inside the vehicle during the assault and did not seek help for the victim from either law enforcement or medical attention for the victim.

At a bond hearing earlier today, a Florence County Magistrate denied bond for Garrett Andrew Tanner and Easton Mark Tanner. Bond was set for Riston Clarke Tanner at $10,000.00 (surety). END