Darlington County, SC – A Darlington County man is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged dissemination of harmful material to a minor, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded Saturday, January 24, to a report involving an individual who allegedly sent inappropriate images to a minor. Investigators determined the material was transmitted through messages on the suspect’s cell phone between Wednesday, January 14, and Sunday, January 18.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jordan Foote, who was arrested and charged with Disseminating Harmful Material to a Minor, officials said.
Foote appeared before a Darlington County magistrate on Sunday, January 25, where bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety. The magistrate also issued a no-contact order to protect the victim, according to court records.
At this time, Foote remains held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center.
The sheriff’s office confirmed the case remains an active investigation, and additional charges or details may be released as investigators continue reviewing evidence. Officials have not disclosed the age or identity of the minor involved, citing privacy and legal protections.
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information related to the case or similar incidents to contact investigators. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through local crime tip lines.
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