Aiken, August 24, 2025

News Summary

James A. Brown, a 50-year-old Aiken man, has been arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor following allegations of sexual exploitation made by a victim. The victim reported being exploited since age 11 and gave birth at 13. Another suspect, Tyrone James, also faces charges related to assault and kidnapping. Both cases highlight serious concerns regarding the safety of minors. Authorities are actively investigating to gather more evidence and encourage community cooperation.

Aiken Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor

An Aiken man, 50-year-old James A. Brown, has been arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. The charges stem from allegations made by a victim who reported the exploitation to Aiken authorities back in November 2024. According to the victim, she had been sexually exploited since the age of 11 and gave birth to a child fathered by Brown at just 13 years old.

Initially, the victim filed a report regarding the exploitation but did not disclose Brown as the father, attempting to protect him from legal repercussions. Following the investigation, Brown is currently being held in the Aiken County Jail as authorities continue to gather evidence against him. This incident highlights ongoing concerns surrounding the safety of minors and the need for vigilant reporting of such heinous acts.

In related news, another suspect, 32-year-old Tyrone James, was arrested on August 5, 2025, facing multiple charges that include Assault and Battery (1st degree), Kidnapping, and Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (1st degree). His charges connect back to incidents from as far as 2017 or 2018, where he is accused of inappropriately touching and raping a 7-year-old victim.

The Assault and Battery and Kidnapping charges against James emerged from an altercation that took place on January 4, 2025, during which he allegedly struck a female victim and threatened her with a knife. At the scene of the January incident, investigators recovered evidence, including broken glass and a wig, which supports the victim’s claims. Due to the nature of the allegations, authorities believe there may be more victims associated with Tyrone James, and they encourage anyone with information to reach out to them.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety, alongside the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, assisted in the investigations that led to both arrests. The investigations into these serious allegations remain active as authorities seek to uncover more information and protect potential additional victims.

For those with any information related to these cases, Aiken authorities urge the public to contact Detectives at 803-642-7752 or to submit an anonymous tip online. The cooperation of the community is vital for ensuring justice in cases of sexual misconduct, especially against minors.

Background

The charges against both James A. Brown and Tyrone James come against a backdrop of increasing engagement from law enforcement in combating sexual crimes, particularly those targeting children. Victims often face barriers in coming forward, including fear of retaliation and the stigma surrounding such personal matters. Ensuring a safe environment for victims to report incidents and seek justice is a growing focus for Aiken law enforcement agencies.

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• Post and Courier: Aiken Teen Baby Alleged Father Arrested
• WRDW: Aiken Man Accused of Assault, Child Sex Crime
• WJBF: Man Arrested in Aiken County on Multiple Charges
• WFXG: Violent Assault and Sexual Conduct Charges in Aiken
• WRDW: Union City Man Facing Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges in Aiken
• Wikipedia: Criminal Sexual Conduct
• Google Search: Child Protection Laws South Carolina
• Google Scholar: Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Laws
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Child Abuse
• Google News: Sexual Crimes Against Minors

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