BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — A man is facing charges in Beaufort County over his alleged attempt to sexually assault a woman who deputies say thwarted his attack.
Joshua Allan Mayfield, 35, of Varnville, is charged with assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, violent burglary in the second degree, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and two counts of pointing and presenting.
Deputies say Mayfield attacked a 25-year-old woman Saturday in the bathroom of a Hilton Head Walmart.
He pointed a gun at the woman and tried to assault her, however, deputies say she “courageously fought off” Mayfield…