Attempted sexual assault lands man in jail

Hours after an alert was issued, a 30-year old suspect was in custody after being seen walking down a rural road near Seneca.  The Oconee Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Nathan Ashley Neal on the charge of assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct third degree.  A deputy went to a Seneca area motel at 2:43 in the morning to investigate a report that an adult female was assaulted and an attempt was made at rape.  A deputy sheriff was told later Neal was seen walking the Lawrence Bridge Road near the old Clemson-Seneca Highway.