Georgia man gets 20 years for motel break-in and sexual assault in Georgetown, SC

A Georgia man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for breaking into a motel room and sexually assaulting a sleeping woman in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Georgia man sentenced to 20 years for Georgetown motel sexual assault

A 29-year-old Georgia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a motel room and sexually assaulting a sleeping woman in Georgetown, South Carolina, abcnews4.com reports.

Demar Rashard Walker pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping, stemming from an incident at the Budget Inn on February 1, 2024, according to the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Circuit Court Judge B. Alex Hyman handed down a 20-year sentence on each charge, with the terms running concurrently. Walker is ineligible for parole and must register as a sex offender for life upon his release.

According to prosecutors, Walker entered the woman's room at the Budget Inn while she was asleep. He blocked her from leaving and sexually assaulted her. The woman fought back, forcing Walker to flee, before contacting police. Georgetown police officers subsequently arrested him.

Assistant Solicitor George Henry Martin III, who prosecuted the case, credited the Georgetown Police Department for its response. "We are thankful for the City of Georgetown Police Department and its officers, including Investigator Joe Wilson," Martin said. "Their quick response and thorough investigation have made our community safer. We appreciate them for bringing this defendant to justice."

Source: Google News GY — Georgetown