Florence, S.C. — The details emerging from Florence County are not just serious—they are heartbreakingly complex. A 26-year-old mother of three, Aladrian Chandler, now faces a serious felony charge after police allege she had an inappropriate encounter with a 14-year-old boy inside her car, all while her young children were seated nearby. It is a detail that has stunned local investigators and underscored the disturbing nature of the accusations.
Chandler, a resident of the area, was formally charged with second-degree criminal sexual misconduct with a minor, a count that carries with it a potential sentence of two to ten years in state prison. The case has quickly become a focal point of discussion, not only due to the severity of the alleged crime but also the unusual circumstances that led to its discovery. She is currently being held without bond at the Florence County Detention Center.
The relationship, according to police reports, began innocently enough. Chandler was working in food delivery when she encountered the victim at his residence. After the brief delivery, the two reportedly exchanged contact information, initiating a digital conversation that soon escalated. Text messages became a regular fixture of their communication, setting the stage for the eventual in-person encounter that now defines the case.
During questioning, Chandler admitted to the encounter, but offered an explanation that police say does little to mitigate the severity of the charge. She claimed she was under the impression that the male teen was older than his actual age of 14. Regardless of her belief, the state of South Carolina strictly defines the age of consent, and the legal facts of the situation mean her defense will face an uphill battle in court.
In a truly bizarre twist, the alleged misconduct was not discovered through a typical investigation or a family report, but rather through a separate police matter: a missing gun. Chandler had contacted authorities to report a firearm missing from her car. It was during this investigation that she implicated the 14-year-old, telling officers that he was the one who had taken the weapon.
This report set in motion a chain of events where the minor was questioned, and in the process of interviewing, the alleged sexual misconduct came to light, completely overshadowing the original missing gun report. The revelation immediately redirected the focus of the investigation, leading to the serious felony charge filed against Chandler. What started as a complaint about property theft quickly morphed into a major case of alleged criminal sexual misconduct.
The entire episode paints a painful picture for everyone involved. For the victim, the experience is undeniably traumatic, bringing him into a legal spotlight under the worst possible circumstances. For Aladrian Chandler, the immediate future holds a cell and a looming legal fight with potentially years behind bars. And perhaps most tragically, her three young children are now thrust into a family crisis centered around their mother’s alleged serious criminal behavior, forcing the community to reckon with the profound and lasting ripple effects of one serious lapse in judgment.
