Sex crime brings an 18-year prison term

A Westminster area man has been ordered to prison for 18 years after he admitted a sex crime against a child.  Judge Maddox today in the Oconee General Sessions courtroom sentenced Eddie Hubert Derrick of the Theo Martin Road to the maximum sentence of 20 years, suspended to 18 years in prison for second degree criminal sexual conduct with a 13-year old minor. Deputy Solicitor Jason Alderman said the crime occurred in West Union between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2022.