4th suspect in alleged Pinewood attack arrested

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Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a fourth suspect in an alleged group attack on a 20-year-old man at a Pinewood residence on Sept. 15.

Joseph Henderson Jr. of Sumter, 21, surrendered to investigators Tuesday morning without incident and was charged with first-degree assault and battery. He was transported to Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, where he will await a bond hearing.

Three other suspects – 19-year-old Joshua Henderson of Sumter, 24-year-old William David Ard of Sumter and 32-year-old Mark James Floyd of Pinewood — were previously charged with first-degree assault and battery for their alleged involvement in the assault. Joshua Henderson remains in custody after bond was denied for the suspect. Both Ard and Floyd have been released from custody after a judge set bond for each suspect at $25,000.

A week passed between the time Joe Henderson Jr. was made aware of the charges against him and his surrendering to investigators. The sheriff’s office will continue to investigate the incidents of the past week involving Henderson’s avoiding law enforcement, and other arrests or charges are possible.