Man Charged in Sex Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
Wardell Wages
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man who was in custody at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center is now facing additional charges for allegedly sexually abusing a vulnerable adult.
On Tuesday, January 17, police deputies responded to a report of vulnerable adult abuse at a home on Haygood Road in Blythewood.
The suspect, 55-year-old Wardell Wages, was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct on January 29.
Authorities say the victim agreed to receive food from Wages after walking away from a foster home hours before the incident.
Tips assisted investigators in the identity of Wages. Investigators later discovered additional evidence during a search warrant at Wages’ residence.
If you know of any who are being abused, to please call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Victim’s Services Division at 803-576-3115.
Citizens are also encouraged to contact CRIMESTOPPERS in any of the following ways: call 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372), text to CRIMES (274637), and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC,” followed by the tip information or go to: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com, and click on the “Submit a tip” tab.
Connect with the writer:
Get breaking news, weather and traffic on the go. Download the ABC Columbia News App for your iPhone or Android phone and tablet.
