Arrest in Madison Co. for alleged rape, sodomy of child

RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office announced an arrest after investigating allegations of child sexual abuse.

A release from the Sheriff’s Office says James R. Hiatt of Irvine has been charged with rape and sodomy of a victim less than 12 years of age.  The report says the abuse happened over the course of a year.

Hiatt has been taken to the Madison Co. Detention Center.