Sc Pastor Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct against Child

WYFF
July 16, 2015

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Walter C. Ballenger: accused of criminal sexual conduct against a child

A Columbia pastor was arrested Monday after police received a report he touched a girl in a sexual manner.

Walter C. Ballenger III, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, police said.

Columbia Police received information about the possible misconduct on June 27.

Police have not said where the incident took place, if it may have happened multiple times or if more children might be involved.

Ballenger was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and given a $100,000 bond.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.