Greenville, S.C., August 14, 2025
News Summary
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for 42-year-old Jair Andrade-Reyes, wanted for serious child sex crimes dating back to 2019. Authorities believe he may be living under a new alias in the U.S. Meanwhile, other recent incidents involving educators and religious figures in the area raise serious concerns over child safety. The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes its commitment to pursuing justice for victims and ensuring accountability for offenders, regardless of their backgrounds.
Greenville, S.C. – The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 42-year-old Jair Andrade-Reyes, who is wanted in connection with serious child sex crimes dating back to 2019. Andrade-Reyes faces multiple charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, following allegations that he molested a child on numerous occasions.
Authorities have been on Andrade-Reyes’s trail for approximately a year, during which he has actively evaded capture. Investigators believe that he may still be in the United States and could be living under a new alias, which complicates ongoing efforts to locate him. The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information regarding Andrade-Reyes’s whereabouts to contact them at (864) 271-5210 or report to Crime Stoppers at (864) 23-CRIME.
Additionally, the case has highlighted other troubling incidents involving educators and religious figures in the area. Nicole Callaham, a former kindergarten teacher, had her teaching license suspended following her arrest for sexually abusing a teenage boy. The 33-year-old Callaham voluntarily surrendered to authorities on July 10. She is accused of prolonged sexual abuse of the minor and resigned from her position at Homeland Park Primary School in May 2025. Callaham faces charges across both Anderson County and Greenville, totaling a combined bond amount of $160,000. As investigations continue, no charges have been filed against her in Clemson yet.
In a separate case, Myron Chorbajian, a pastor, and his wife Kathleen are facing additional charges linked to sexual abuse allegations that date back to the 1980s. Myron has multiple serious charges against him, including two counts of attempted murder and 15 counts of abandonment of a minor under 16. Kathleen is charged with 10 counts of abandonment of a minor under 16, illustrating the severity of the allegations involved.
Moreover, Gregg Hayden, a 48-year-old school board member from Anderson School District One, recently resigned after being charged with child sex crimes. Hayden is alleged to have engaged in third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The incidents reportedly occurred during a basketball game, with Hayden having no direct relation to the victim but knowing the minor through a church mentorship program. Following his arrest, he was placed under a $100,000 bond, fitted with electronic monitoring GPS, and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has underscored its commitment to pursuing justice for child victims, affirming that accountability will be sought publicly, irrespective of the accused individual’s professional background or past positions.
FAQ
What charges is Jair Andrade-Reyes facing?
Andrade-Reyes is wanted for first-degree criminal sexual conduct and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, stemming from allegations of molesting a child multiple times.
How long has law enforcement been searching for Andrade-Reyes?
Authorities have been searching for Andrade-Reyes for approximately one year.
What is Nicole Callaham accused of?
Nicole Callaham is accused of prolonged sexual abuse of a teenage boy and has had her teaching license suspended as a result.
What charges has Gregg Hayden faced?
Gregg Hayden has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
What is the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office doing about these cases?
The Sheriff’s Office is committed to seeking justice for child victims and emphasizes that it will pursue accountability for offenders, regardless of their positions.
Key Features of Recent Child Sex Crime Cases
| Individual | Charges | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jair Andrade-Reyes | First-degree criminal sexual conduct, contributing to the delinquency of a minor | Evading capture | Wanted since 2019, potentially living under an alias |
| Nicole Callaham | Sexual abuse of a minor | Under arrest | Teaching license suspended, arrested on July 10 |
| Myron Chorbajian | Attempted murder, abandonment of a minor | Facing charges | Allegations date back to the 1980s |
| Gregg Hayden | Third-degree criminal sexual conduct, attempted second-degree criminal conduct | Resigned | Charged after being seen abusing a child at a game |
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Co. deputies searching for man in connection with child sex crimes
- Wikipedia: Child sexual abuse
- WYFF: South Carolina teacher license suspended for child sexual abuse
- Google Search: Child sexual abuse cases in South Carolina
- KPTV: Pastor and wife face additional charges in child sex crime investigation
- Google Scholar: Child sexual abuse trends
- Fox Carolina: Upstate man charged with child sex crimes
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Child abuse
- WRDW: SC pastor faces shocking claims of child sex abuse
- Google News: Child sexual abuse South Carolina
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