Released by the GCSO.
Investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 44 year-old, James Matthew Fortner, II for multiple child sex offenses.
The investigation stems from information that was brought forth by the victim to investigators on March 15, 2020.
During the course of the investigation, GCSO SID (Specialized Investigations Division) investigators found that Fortner committed multiple sex acts, including sexual battery on the victim during a time period of around 8 years.
Investigators executed a search warrant which yielded a variety of electronic devices that corroborated the victim’s story and Fortner was arrested yesterday afternoon following a meeting with investigators at the county square offices.
Fornter is facing the following charges:
• Four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 1st degree
• Six counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 2nd degree
• Three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 3rd degree
Fortner is currently in the Greenville County Detention Center on no bond.
The City of Greenville confirmed Fortner was employed by the City of Greenville Fire Department from August 18, 1997 through March 18, 2020.
According to the statement, his employment was terminated upon notification of his arrest.





