Last Wednesday, a Great Falls man learned he will spend the next 18 years in state prison after admitting to sexually exploiting a minor in Chester County.
Court records show that Craig D. Glenn, 41, pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Judge Misti Shelton handed down the 18-year sentence in the South Carolina Department of Corrections and ordered that Glenn be placed on the state sex-offender registry.
The Chester County Sheriff's Office announced the outcome on social media, sharing details from a release by the Sixth Circuit Solicitor's Office. The post notes that Glenn was originally charged in Chester County on Feb. 18, 2025, and later entered his guilty plea in Chester County General Sessions Court, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Investigation and Prosecution
According to the Sixth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, the case was handled by its special-victims unit and prosecuted by Senior Assistant Solicitor Jessica Russo. The Chester County Sheriff's Office led the investigation, and Judge Misti Shelton presided over both the plea and sentencing, the Solicitor's Office said.
Charges and State Law
Prosecutors say Glenn pleaded guilty to two felony offenses under South Carolina law: first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. First-degree sexual exploitation involves using, encouraging, or helping a minor engage in sexual activity for the purpose of producing sexually explicit material, while the criminal sexual conduct statutes cover lewd acts and other sexual offenses involving minors. For the statutory language, see S.C. Code § 16-15-395 and S.C. Code § 16-3-655 as published by Justia and Justia.
Registry and Sentence Details
Both the Sheriff's Office and the Solicitor's Office report that Glenn received an 18-year sentence to be served in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. The sheriff's announcement says he was placed on the state sex-offender registry on the day he was sentenced, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.
Guidance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division lists sexual exploitation and criminal sexual conduct involving minors among the offenses that typically fall into Tier II and require lifetime registration, while also outlining a petition process for possible removal under recent changes in state law.
Victim Services and Next Steps
The Sixth Circuit Solicitor’s Office directs victims and witnesses to its victim services program and local support organizations and notes that victims in the case were notified through established channels. For contact information and available resources, see the Victim Services page provided by the Sixth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
