Greenville County Sheriff's Office
Zonia Michael Lee Jefferson, 56, arrested by GCSO in connection with a Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor investigation initiated in November, 2022.
During the investigation, investigators discovered that Zonia committed multiple unlawful sexual acts with three victims between 2018 and 2021. He committed the crimes as an existing registered sex offender.
The original complaint was brought to the Sheriff's Office's attention after one of the victims came forward with information. Investigators learned that all of the victims were acquaintances of Jefferson, and he took advantage of the children when they were between the ages of five and 13.
Zonia was arrested on Jan. 6 and remains in the Greenville County Detention Center where he is facing charges for First degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor under 11 years of age, Third degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with Minor, Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor with a previous record or sex offender registry and two counts of Voyeurism.
Investigators request that anyone who may have fallen victim to Jefferson reach out to Investigators at 864-23-CRIME.