Man wanted for break-in, assault caught

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A Manning man previously wanted by the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office for his alleged role in the break-in of a home and the assault of its residents has been found and charged. Franklin Dennis Mills, 52, was charged with second-degree assault and battery ad first-degree burglary this week. He is accused of forcing his way into the victim's door in the early morning hours of Feb. 4 and then assaulting those inside. According to the Clarendon County Public Court Index, Mills posted a $15,000 surety bond on the burglary charge to gain his release Tuesday from the Clarendon County Detention Center. No further information was provided.