South Carolina Man Accused of Beating Woman With E-Bike Battery Over Missing Hoodie, Leaving Her Permanently Disfigured
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA — A 28-year-old South Carolina man is accused of permanently disfiguring a woman’s face after attacking her with an electric bike battery during a violent confrontation over a missing hoodie.
Authorities say Tajha Soplato Anderson shouted “you’re a liability now” and “you’re going to die” before allegedly smashing the victim’s face and burning her during the assault on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach.
Violent Assault Over a Hoodie Turns Into a Nightmare
According to arrest warrants obtained by WPDE, the September 18 attack began after the woman confronted Anderson about her missing hoodie, which she believed he had taken.
Police say Anderson flew into a rage, beating the woman with an e-bike battery while threatening to kill her. During the onslaught, he allegedly burned her skin and struck her repeatedly in the face, leaving her with severe injuries that required reconstructive surgery.
“He told her, ‘You’re a liability now,’ while hitting her with the battery,” investigators said.
Emergency responders transported the woman to a local hospital, where she underwent treatment for facial trauma.
Suspect Arrested Weeks Later After Attempted Escape
Anderson reportedly fled the scene and remained at large for nearly three weeks — until October 7, when the victim spotted him riding an e-bike near Highway 15 and Ellington Street.
She immediately alerted police, who located Anderson and attempted a traffic stop. Instead of complying, he sped away, eventually crashing the e-bike before trying to flee on foot.
Officers chased him down and took him into custody after a brief struggle, authorities said.
Police later confirmed Anderson’s identity and connection to the earlier assault.
Criminal Charges and Prior Arrests
Anderson has been charged with assault of a high and aggravated nature and resisting arrest. He was booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, where records show he was denied bond for the assault charge and given a $50,000 bond for resisting arrest.
Court documents also reveal that Anderson has a lengthy criminal history in Horry County, including previous drug-related arrests and resisting arrest incidents.
Police described the victim’s condition as “permanent facial disfigurement” and said the brutality of the attack demonstrated a clear intent to cause great bodily harm.
Authorities continue to investigate whether additional charges will be filed.
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