Third suspect turns himself in; fourth removed ankle monitor

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a third suspect for his alleged involvement in a group attack on another man in the Pinewood area nearly a week ago, and continues to search for an additional suspect.

Joshua Henderson, 19, of Sumter, surrendered to deputies at the agency’s headquarters Sunday afternoon without incident and was charged with first-degree assault and battery. He has been transported to the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center where he awaits a bond hearing.

Two other suspects - William David Ard, 24, of Sumter and Mark James Floyd, 32, of Pinewood - were charged earlier in the week with first-degree assault and battery for their alleged involvement in the assault of 20-year-old man at a Pinewood residence on Sept. 15. Both men have since been released from custody after a judge set bond for each suspect at $25,000.

Investigators continue to actively search for another suspect, Joseph Henderson Jr., 21, and are following multiple leads into his whereabouts. Investigators are confident Joe Henderson Jr. is aware there is a warrant for his arrest, and could be receiving assistance from others in avoiding law enforcement.

Prior to last week’s incident, Joseph Henderson Jr. had been released from custody on bail for his alleged involvement in another altercation and, as a condition of his release, was ordered by the courts to wear a GPS monitoring ankle bracelet. However, reports indicate Joseph Henderson removed the monitoring device shortly after the latest incident.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Joe Henderson Jr., or information regarding those who might be hiding the suspect, should contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000, or Crime Stoppers at (803) 436-2718.