A Westminster man behind bars facing child sex crime charges. The Oconee County Sheriff's Office says 34 year old, Phillip Edward Gilliam was arrested Thursday morning on a charge of 1st degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
An investigation began mast month after a DSS employee notified the Sheriff's Office of a possible sexual assault involving Gilliam. Evidence determined that Gilliam had inappropriately touched a child between May and August of last year and that only one victim was involved.
The Sheriff's Office says they will not be releasing the age of the victim. Gilliam was bot initially granted bond, he will appear for a bond hearing at a later date.





