Man wanted by Manning Police Department on criminal sexual conduct with a minor charge arrested in North Carolina; 2nd suspect sought

MANNING – A 28-year-old man wanted by Manning Police Department since Jan. 23 on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree, was arrested in North Carolina in mid-February on charges that occurred in that state.

Kenon Daquan Stallworth was extradited to Manning on Feb. 22. On his arrival at Clarendon County Detention Center, Stallworth was served a warrant for criminal sexual conduct, first degree. Stallworth’s bond was set at $75,000 surety bond. He was released from the detention center on Feb. 23, the day after extradition to Manning.

MPD is still looking for a second man in connection to the criminal sexual conduct of a minor first-degree incident.

Matthew Brian Sowards, 28, is still being sought. Sowards is 5 feet, 11 inches with brown hair and hazel eyes.

If anyone has information on Sowards’ location or information on the incident in question, they are asked to call Manning Police Department at (803) 435-8859. Callers may remain anonymous.