John Anthony Heflin, 54, of Kershaw County, was arrested on Thursday, July 31, 2025, and now faces a series of serious criminal charges involving a minor, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Heflin was charged with Disseminating Harmful Material or Exhibiting a Harmful Performance to a Minor, Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor (2nd Degree and 3rd Degree), and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The charges stem from an investigation initiated at the request of the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Heflin was taken into custody and booked at the Kershaw County Detention Center.
This is not Heflin’s first encounter with the criminal justice system regarding alleged offenses involving minors. He was previously charged by SLED with Criminal Solicitation of a Minor on September 26, 2024.
The 5th Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case.
SLED emphasized that their investigation into Heflin is active and ongoing, and they are urging the public to come forward with any additional information that may assist investigators.
“If you have any relevant information, or believe you or someone you know may have been a victim, we encourage you to contact us,” SLED stated.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling (866) 472-8477 or emailing tips@sled.sc.gov.
SLED acknowledges the emotional difficulty survivors may face in coming forward and urges anyone impacted to seek support. Resources for victims and survivors of abuse are available.
As this investigation develops, more details are expected to emerge. Anyone with concerns or information is strongly encouraged to assist in this ongoing process of accountability and justice.