Sumter County man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that Robert S. Singleton Jr., 63, forced the victim to engage in sexual activity. (Photo: Sumter County Sheriff’s Office)

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter County man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor younger than 11, said deputies.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging that Robert S. Singleton Jr., 63, forced the victim to engage in sexual activity.

Investigators arrested Singleton on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Singleton was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11 years old-first degree, and incest.

He was taken to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center, where he remains in custody after being denied bond.