Burglary and sex crime alleged

A West Union man remains in jail today, after his
bond was denied after appearing before a Magistrate’s Judge, on charges of First Degree
Burglary and Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct – 1
st Degree.
40 year old Lance Tyler Bugg was booked into the Oconee County Detention Center around
2:21pm Monday. Bugg was arrested by Investigators from the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
The Sheriff’s Office investigation began after a Deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau
responded to a residence on Doubloon Street in West Union late Sunday morning in regards to
an incident that reportedly occurred last Friday morning, August 18th.
The deputy quotes the victim saying she woke up with Bugg attempting to have sex
with her without her consent.
The investigation was turned over to the Criminal Investigations Bureau. Based on evidence that
was obtained during the investigation, it was determined that Bugg had voluntarily left the
residence and returned without the consent or the knowledge of the victim. According to an
arrest warrant, Bugg entered the residence during the nighttime and an assault was committed
during the offense.
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation. Due to the nature of the
crime, the victim’s name will not be released by the Sheriff’s Office