Anderson County Man Accused of Sneaking Into a Home at Night and Sexually Assaulting a Woman Inside
A woman was inside her own home. The doors were shut. It was nighttime. And according to investigators, none of that stopped a Belton man from walking in anyway.
This is Anderson County, South Carolina, and the charge being leveled is one of the most serious on the books in this state.
What Investigators Say Happened
On May 13, 2026, the SC Law Enforcement Division charged 35-year-old Scott Leland Helton, of Belton, with first-degree burglary and criminal sexual conduct.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office requested the SLED investigation…