Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Seneca Man on Domestic Violence and Kidnapping Charges
(Walhalla, SC)-----------------------------------A Seneca man remains in jail today after his arrest Sunday on charges of Kidnapping and Domestic Violence – 2nd Degree.
49 year old John Anthony Roper, Jr., of Lakeshore Lane, was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center at around 3:36pm yesterday. Roper, Jr. was taken into custody during a Warrant Service by Deputies assigned to the Uniform Patrol Bureau.
Roper, Jr. was given a combined $35,000 surety bond on the charges of Kidnapping and Domestic Violence.
The Sheriff’s Office began an investigation Sunday morning after a Patrol Bureau Deputy made contact with the victim, an adult female. The victim stated that late Saturday afternoon she had gone to Roper, Jr.’s residence on Lakeshore Lane, which is near the Tokeena Crossroads, in order to retrieve some items.
While at the residence, Roper, Jr. assaulted her, took her phone and keys, and prevented her from leaving or calling for help. The Deputy observed a physical manifestation of injuries on the victim.
Based upon evidence obtained during the investigation, and after consultations with a Judge, arrest warrants were issued against Roper, Jr. as a result of the Domestic Violence investigation.
According to the arrest warrants, Roper, Jr. confined the victim for a period of approximately 13 hours. Arrest warrants also state that Roper, Jr. hit the victim with a closed fist, an open hand, and held her down causing numerous injuries.
During the warrant service yesterday afternoon, Deputies retrieved a quantity of Methamphetamine and Anabolic Steroids that Roper, Jr. was in possession of. As a result, Deputies obtained two additional arrest warrants charging Roper, Jr. with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and for being in possession of approximately 79 doses of Anabolic Steroids, which is a Controlled Substance.
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation. At this time, bond has not been set on the two drug charges against Roper, Jr. Roper, Jr. will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device, as a condition of bond, should he be released from jail.
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