NC man charged with groping teen in water off SC beach

Saturday, June 29, 2019
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WTVD) -- A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday in North Myrtle in connection to a sexual assault that was reported on June 25, according to a spokesperson for the City of North Myrtle Beach, WPDE reported.

Derby C. Sykes of Bladenboro, North Carolina is charged with criminal sexual conduct, third degree.
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Officials say Sykes reportedly made contact with a 16-year-old girl who was swimming in the ocean near 4th Avenue North.

Sykes allegedly grabbed her and sexually assaulted her, according to police.
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He was said to have been caught on a nearby surveillance camera, and the victim was able to identify him.

Sykes is being held in jail with no bond.
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