Who is Desmond D. Metcalf?

Desmond D. Metcalf is a 38-year-old man from South Carolina recently arrested on charges of indecent exposure.

What charges does Desmond D. Metcalf face?

Metcalf faces two counts of indecent exposure, including an incident involving a minor.

Are there more victims of Desmond D. Metcalf?

Columbia police believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact them.

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SC Man's Sex Crime Charges Mount

12 Jan

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Summary

Suspect faces new indecent exposure charges involving a minor.
He has a history of 11 similar sex crime charges in a decade.
Police are actively seeking additional victims of the accused.

Desmond D. Metcalf, 38, a South Carolina resident with a significant criminal past, was recently apprehended by Columbia police. He faces two counts of indecent exposure for an incident on January 9, in which he allegedly exposed himself to two females, one of whom was a juvenile. This incident occurred near the intersection of Percival Road and Interstate 77.

Metcalf's legal history is extensive; prior to this arrest, he had been charged with 11 counts of indecent exposure or similar sex crimes within the last ten years. While eight of those previous charges were dismissed or not prosecuted, he pleaded guilty to one count in 2019, and two other charges stemming from April 2023 and January 2025 remain pending.