Jerome Curry was arrested Monday night, January 5, 2026, in Hampton Park, Charleston, S.C., following reports of indecent exposure to park visitors, as confirmed by the Charleston Police Department. He faces multiple charges including two counts of indecent exposure, four counts of assault on police during resistance, two counts of throwing bodily fluids, simple possession of marijuana, prohibited park activities, and disorderly conduct. After fleeing and assaulting officers, Curry was hospitalized, then released around 2 a.m. Tuesday.
Incident Details
Police responded to Hampton Park after witnesses reported Curry exposing himself. Upon location, he ran on foot and resisted arrest aggressively, leading to the additional charges. No injuries to bystanders were noted in initial reports.
Hampton Park Overview
Hampton Park, Charleston’s largest municipal park at 61 acres on the peninsula’s west side near The Citadel, features gardens, trails, ponds, and a dog park. Originally part of John Gibbes’s 18th-century Orange Grove Plantation, it hosted a horse racecourse from 1792, a Civil War prison camp, a 1901-1902 exposition site, and even a zoo until 1975.
Charges Breakdown
| Charge Category | Counts | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Indecent Exposure | 2 | Public exposure to park goers |
| Assault on Police | 4 | Resistance during arrest attempt |
| Throwing Bodily Fluids | 2 | During altercation with officers |
| Other | 3 | Marijuana possession, park violation, disorderly conduct |
