A former Upstate deputy is facing child sex crime charges. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office says 48 year old, Gregg Hayden a retired deputy there is charged with 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and 2nd degree attempted sexual conduct with a minor.
Investigators say Hayden knew the child victim through a church program. They report that Hayden picked the child up to play basketball and witnesses reported seeing signs of sexual abuse unfold inside a vehicle.
In addition to previously working for the Sheriff's Office, Hayden is also a school board trustee.





