South Carolina Man Charged in Investigation Involving Juvenile Victim
South Carolina Man Charged in Investigation Involving Juvenile Victim
Thomasville, NC - On May 6, 2026, a School Resource Officer with the Thomasville Police Department received information regarding an inappropriate relationship involving a juvenile female and an adult male. Detectives with the Thomasville Police Department, in coordination with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, immediately began an investigation into the matter.
During the investigation, authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Sean Patrick McDonald of Loris, SC. Investigators determined that McDonald traveled to Thomasville on multiple occasions to meet with the juvenile victim.
On May 15, 2026, the Horry County Police Department, along with the United States Marshal's Service, took McDonald into custody without incident. McDonald has waived extradition and will be transferred to Davidson County to face charges.
Sean Patrick McDonald has been charged with:
- Statutory Rape of a Child 15 Years of Age or Younger
- Two Counts of Statutory Sex Offense
- Solicitation of a Minor by Computer
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Thomasville Police Department at 336-475-4260.
Created May 21, 2026 @ 1:32 PM
