Georgetown Police Arrest 45-Year-Old Man Following Uber Driver’s Report of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Georgetown police charge Donovan Williams, 45, with criminal sexual conduct after a rideshare driver reported a juvenile being coerced into a hotel meeting.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 11:09 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Live 5 News

Rideshare Vigilance Leads to Immediate Law Enforcement Intervention

A proactive report from an Uber driver served as the catalyst for the arrest of 45-year-old Donovan Williams on Friday afternoon. The driver contacted the Georgetown Police Department after transporting a juvenile from Myrtle Beach to a local inn, raising concerns about the nature of the trip and the destination. According to police officials, the driver’s decision to report the suspicious activity was instrumental in allowing officers to respond quickly to the Georgetown Inn, where they located the juvenile and the suspect.

Coercion Under the Guise of Employment Opportunities

During the subsequent investigation, the juvenile provided a statement detailing how she had been lured to the hotel under the pretense of a job offer. She disclosed to officers that upon arriving to meet Williams, she was informed that maintaining the promised employment would require her to engage in sexual acts. According to the Georgetown Police Department, the victim stated she felt she had no choice but to comply due to a lack of basic necessities, specifically citing a desperate need for food and money.

Unauthorized Travel and Family Notification

The investigation revealed that the juvenile’s trip from Myrtle Beach to Georgetown was made without the knowledge or consent of her guardians. A family member later confirmed to investigators that they were entirely unaware the juvenile had traveled to meet Williams or that she was staying at the hotel. This lack of oversight highlighted the vulnerability of the victim, who had successfully navigated the distance between cities via a commercial rideshare service before police were alerted to the situation.