Crime

Myrtle Beach police say 43-year-old performed sex act in front of teen at hotel

A man performed a sex act in front of a teen as she slept on a Myrtle Beach hotel couch, according to an arrest warrant.

Myrtle Beach police arrested and charged Donald Ray Bracey, 43, with third-degree criminal sexual conduct on Thursday.

The alleged incident happened on Aug. 5 in a Bay View Resort room, 504 N. Ocean Blvd., according to an arrest warrant. The victim told her mom that Bracey sexually assaulted her while she slept.

The 13-year-old girl told police she was sleeping on the couch and felt something rubbing against her. She turned around and saw Bracey performing a sex act, according to the warrant.

The warrants do not detail if Bracey knew the victim before the alleged assault.

Third-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

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Alex Lang is the True Crime reporter for The Sun News covering the legal system and how crime impacts local residents. He says letting residents know if they are safe is a vital role of a newspaper. Alex has covered crime in Detroit, Iowa, New York City, West Virginia and now Horry County.
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