Florence, SC – A Florence County man is in custody following an alleged kidnapping and assault of a woman near Johnsonville, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO).
Investigators allege that on September 27, 2025, 27-year-old Trinton Allen Thompson assaulted a woman outside a home on Mack’s Lake Road, then forced her back inside while armed and barricaded himself with her. According to FCSO, the agency’s SWAT team entered the residence and rescued the victim, but Thompson was not present.
A manhunt was launched, and deputies took Thompson into custody on October 1, 2025. He is being held at the Florence County Detention Center without bond.
According to authorities, Thompson faces charges of Kidnapping (S.C. Code Ann. 1603-910) and Assault and Battery in the Second Degree (S.C. Code Ann. 16-03-600(D)(1)). At the time of his arrest, deputies say Thompson was also wanted on a General Sessions Bench Warrant for failure to appear.
FCSO confirmed the victim was located safely and removed from the residence during the initial response.
This case remains under investigation, and additional details may be available through the Florence County Sheriff’s Office booking website.
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