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Man Wanted in Aiken County on Sexual Assault Charges

A Beech Island man is wanted  by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a sexual assault investigation that began in July. Investigators are asking for any tips that…

Dayzon Nakarr Padgett Wanted

Dayzon Nakarr Padgett

Aiken County Sheriff's Office

A Beech Island man is wanted  by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office in connection with a sexual assault investigation that began in July.

Investigators are asking for any tips that could lead them to 23-year-old Dayzon Nakarr Padgett.

Padgett is black, 5'8" and weighs 140 pounds.

Padgett Wanted on Multiple Counts

He's wanted for 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor in the 2nd degree, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the 1st Degree, and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in the 2nd Degree.

Authorities say the investigation began July 3, 2023.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is Asking for Tips

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says assistance from the community is important in any investigation.

"If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Padgett, or information to any case he is involved in, we ask you to contact the Aiken County Sheriff's Office at (803) 648-6811," said Captain Eric Abdullah.

Tips can be sent in on the Aiken County Sheriff's Office website at www.aikencountysheriff.net or ACSO Mobile App.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.