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A man is accused by police of meeting a teen for sex in Fort Mill. Records show he owns a Chick-fil-A franchise in Lancaster

He's now charged with committing a 2nd-degee sex offense against a minor.

FORT MILL, S.C. — Editor's Note: This story discusses sexual assault against minors, although no acts are described. Reader discretion is advised. 

The Fort Mill Police Department says they've arrested a Lancaster County man accused of meeting with a teen for sex.

The department said 56-year-old Lafe Hunter Thompson was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 10 in Lancaster County. According to police, Thompson had met a 14-year-old boy in Fort Mill and performed a sex act. However, the boy and his mother talked to police and confirmed Thompson's identity after officers presented them with a photo.

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Police said they made their way to Thompson's home along Carrington Drive in Lancaster and spoke with him, who reportedly confirmed he was in Fort Mill to meet a young man. He was then arrested and taken to the York County Detention Center. He's now charged with 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

WCNC Charlotte checked public records and found that Thompson is the owner of the Chick-fil-A franchise in Lancaster, located along the Highway 9 Bypass, which is also verified by the restaurant chain's website. WCNC Charlotte has requested comment from Chick-fil-A on Thompson's arrest.

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A mugshot was not available from the York County Detention Center's website.

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