Hemingway man charged in connection with multiple child sex crimes

A Hemingway man was arrested in Georgetown County and charged in connection with multiple sexual crimes against children.

Michael Ray Birchmore, Jr., 35, is charged with: three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, less than 11 years of age, two counts of disseminating obscene materials to a minor, 12 years of age or younger, and four counts of engaging a minor under the age of 18 for sexual performance, according to a press release from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.

At about 6:30 p.m. on July 8, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office deputies found and arrested Birchmore at the intersection of Ray Road and Choppee Road, authorities said.

Birchmore was wanted in connection with a complaint of sexual conduct with a minor, and he was taken into custody without incident, police said.

After investigating, additional incidents and victims were identified; and as a result, additional charges were brought against Birchmore, according to the release.

He is being held at the Georgetown County Detention Center where his bond has not been set, jail records show.

This story was originally published July 16, 2016 at 9:03 AM with the headline "Hemingway man charged in connection with multiple child sex crimes."