Assault victim runs to neighbor’s home for help

Criminal charges have been placed against a man near Seneca as the result of an early morning incident in which a woman ran to a neighboring home for help.  According to law enforcement reports, Richard Anthony Dunston Jr was arrested and charged with kidnapping, assault and battery first degree, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Deputies say they were called shortly before 2:30 yesterday morning to a home on Harris Court near the Old Clemson Highway where the 22-year old Dunston was placed in custody and the victim, after going to a neighbor’s home to call for help, was given emergency medical attention.