Sentence follows guilty pleas in February 2024 case
A man identified by police as a resident of Georgetown, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping, first-degree burglary and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The case is not connected to Georgetown, Ontario, and the jurisdiction is identified here to prevent confusion between the two communities.
Demar Rashard Walker entered the guilty pleas on Oct. 29, according to information released by the Georgetown Police Department. The charges relate to an incident reported on Feb. 1, 2024, at a Budget Inn on St. James Street in Georgetown, S.C.
According to a lawsuit filed by the victim, she was staying at the hotel when Walker entered her room through a bathroom window. The filing says she had gone to sleep with the door locked and was awakened at about 6:30 a.m. by Walker standing over her. The lawsuit alleges that she was sexually assaulted.
The source material does not provide the name of the victim. It says investigators with the Georgetown Police Department developed the case with the victim’s co-operation. Police also used a K-9 dog to locate Walker after the incident, according to the department’s account.
Police, prosecutors and victim recognized
The prosecution was handled by the 15th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Georgetown Police Chief Nelson E. Brown credited investigators, prosecutors and the victim for bringing the case to a conclusion.
“This outcome reflects the dedication of our officers and investigators, the efforts of the Solicitor’s Office, and the courage of the victim,” Brown said.
Brown also said the department remained committed to protecting the community, supporting victims and holding violent offenders accountable. The statement did not provide additional details about Walker’s correctional placement, parole eligibility or any other terms attached to the sentence.
What the case record identifies
| Item | Information reported |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgetown, South Carolina |
| Incident date | Feb. 1, 2024 |
| Guilty plea date | Oct. 29 |
| Sentence | 20 years in prison |
The allegations described in the lawsuit are separate from the formal criminal charges and the guilty pleas reported by police. The available account identifies the three convictions as kidnapping, first-degree burglary and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. It does not detail the plea negotiations, the evidence presented in court or whether the civil lawsuit remains active.
For readers in Georgetown, Ontario, the main local relevance is the possibility of confusion created by the shared city name. This case was investigated and prosecuted in South Carolina, involved a hotel on St. James Street there, and was announced by that community’s police department. No connection to Halton Region or Ontario is identified in the source information.
The department’s account closes the criminal proceeding with Walker’s 20-year sentence, while leaving the broader civil claims and other case details outside the information available for this report. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed in the material reviewed.
- Walker pleaded guilty to three charges.
- The sentence imposed was 20 years in prison.
- The case concerns Georgetown, South Carolina, not Georgetown, Ontario.
