Teen charged with sexual conduct with minor

A 17-year-old was arrested in Lexington on sexual exploitation charges.

Kyle Michael Teran of North, SC, has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Sheriff Leroy Ravenell of Orangeburg County said the teen took pictures of a sleeping toddler’s unclothed body.

Deputies said Teran was brought to Orangeburg where he admitted to taking photos to upload to a pedophile website, according to WCSC.

Teran faces up to 15 years for the criminal sexual conduct charge alone.