The Columbia Police Department has arrested and charged a high school student, saying he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl at a party.

Garrett Kennard, 18, faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.

Kennard is in the senior class at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, but has been suspended, according to officials at the private school.

During a party at a Columbia home on Jan. 25, Kennard forced the 15-year-old to commit a sexual act, according to the news release.

The girl was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

A $20,000 bond was set for Kennard. The judge who set the bond also imposed a no-contact order between Kennard and the girl.

Heathwood officials sent parents a letter about his arrest. They also released the following statement:

“At this time, the young man will not be on campus, and we expect to make a decision about his enrollment status after we have had a chance to review the police documents and review all relevant facts and circumstances.”

Kennard is scheduled to make his next appearance in court on April 2, Richland County records show.

If convicted on the criminal sexual conduct charge, Kennard would face a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, according to South Carolina law. He would also face a maximum punishment of 30 years behind bars if convicted on the kidnapping charge, according to S.C. law.

Kennard was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping, jail records show.

He was taken to the Alvin. S. Glenn Detention Center, and on Wednesday was granted a $20,000 surety bond, police said.

In addition to setting his bond, the judge ordered Kennard to have no contact with the girl, according to the release.