William Cogswell Jr. City of Charleston Mayor | Ballotpedia
William Cogswell Jr. City of Charleston Mayor | Ballotpedia
A suspect has been arrested for sexually assaulting a victim at the West Ashley Planet Fitness located at 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard.
On July 24, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a suspect followed a gym member into a private area within the facility, grabbed the victim, and attempted to sexually assault them. The victim was able to flee to safety.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified Richard Isiah Whitney, 25, of Charleston, as the suspect. Whitney was taken into custody on July 27, 2024. He is charged with assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct. He has since been released on bond from the Al Cannon Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information may contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective or e-mail speaktocpd@charleston-sc.gov.
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