Crime & Safety
Orangeburg County, SC Man Charged After Child Found Severely Injured
Orangeburg, SC – An investigation into severe injuries suffered by a 1 year old child led …
By Cole Barrett · 2026-09-09T21:15:59.860Z
Orangeburg, SC – An investigation into severe injuries suffered by a 1 year old child led Orangeburg County deputies to what authorities described as a "deplorable" home, where they also discovered a vulnerable adult allegedly living in dangerous conditions.
According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff& 39;s Office, Medical University of South Carolina personnel notified deputies Friday about a 1 year old with severe injuries. The investigation subsequently led deputies to a residence on Mannlicher Drive.
Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said investigators allegedly found trash, an insect infestation and no running water or electricity inside the home.
A vulnerable 42 year old woman was also discovered in a bed containing maggots and rotten food, according to the sheriff& 39;s office.
"This began as an investigation into a child& 39;s injuries and wound up being a neglect and abuse situation," Ravenell said. He described the home& 39;s condition as "absolutely and disgustingly appalling."
Authorities said 25 year old Justice Anderson of Orangeburg has been charged with one count of unlawfully placing a child at risk and one count of neglect toward a vulnerable adult.
The allegations against Anderson have not been proven in court. The sheriff& 39;s office did not provide additional information in its announcement about the circumstances surrounding the child& 39;s injuries or the relationship among Anderson, the child and the vulnerable adult.
Bond for Anderson was set at $135,000, according to the sheriff& 39;s office.
Orangeburg is located in Orangeburg County, roughly 40 miles southeast of Columbia. Authorities did not immediately announce additional arrests or charges in connection with the investigation.