Bell County arrest in child sex case

BELL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A joint investigation by Bell County deputies and Pineville Police on Friday night led to the arrest of two people following a disturbing case involving crimes against a child.

According to authorities, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Mary Street, where they arrested 35-year-old Randall Storms on multiple charges, including rape, kidnapping, and sexual abuse of a child under 12.

Also arrested was 53-year-old Mary Hunter, who investigators say tried to interfere with law enforcement and allegedly assisted Storms in attempting to escape.

Both suspects are currently being held in the Bell County Detention Center. Officials say the investigation is ongoing.