PRESS RELEASE
January 21, 2020

FLORENCE MAN CHARGED WITH CSC WITH A MINOR


SUBJECT: Mark Anthony Berry, age 53, of 3765 Fountain Circle, Florence, SC 29161 was arrested by Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’ Office on January 17, 2020 and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (victim under 16)(S.C. Code Ann. 16-03-655(C)). See FCSO Booking Website for additional details.

NARRATIVE: Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Florence man on a charge of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (3rd degree)(victim under 16) on January 17, 2020. According to Investigators, Mark Anthony Berry, age 53, during the time period of June 1, 2019 through January 4, 2020 is alleged to have committed a lewd act upon a 5 year old female victim.

Berry is being detained at the Florence County Detention Center. Bond has been denied at this time. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

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Major Michael M. Nunn
General Counsel/P.I.O.