9/25/2012 - Arrest made in Serial Rapist Case

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC [September 25, 2012] Sheriff Chuck Wright held a Press Conference at 9:00 AM this morning at the Sheriff’s Office to discuss the arrest of the serial rapist that has targeted women in two counties. Overnight Investigators took Rodney Maurice Davis, Jr. (19 years old) into custody. Mr. Davis, Jr. is currently charged with one count of Burglary 1st Degree and Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree. These first charges come from the sexual assault that took place at the Newport Apartments on August 17, 2012. He has been transported to the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center and is awaiting a bond hearing at a time to be set by the court. Investigators will be bringing more charges against Mr. Davis.
We would like to thank the public for their multiple tips that helped us in the investigation of these cases. Our Uniform Patrol and Investigations Divisions worked tirelessly around the clock to solve this case.