Florence, SC – A Florence County man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said Rickey Damon Teal, 53, of Effingham, was taken into custody on September 10 and charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct With a Minor (Third Degree). Authorities allege that Teal engaged in lewd acts with a child under the age of 14 on multiple occasions between June 2021 and June 2025.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators also allege that on July 4, 2025, Teal attempted to engage in another lewd act with the same minor. Officials stated Teal was arrested by the Criminal Sexual Conduct Investigators unit and is currently being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.
The Sheriff’s Office said the charges fall under South Carolina Code Ann. 16-03-655(C). No additional details about the victim have been released.
Teal’s arrest address was listed as 3763 Randy Lane in Effingham. Authorities advised that more information may be available through the Florence County Booking website.
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