Hopkinsville Man Charged With Rape

A Hopkinsville man was arrested on a warrant for rape and sexual abuse Monday night.

Hopkinsville Police say over several months a man sexually abused an 8-year-old child numerous times making her touch his privates and have sexual intercourse with him.

The man is charged with first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, first-degree rape, and first-degree sexual abuse.

The policy of the News Edge is not to use the names of any person or persons accused in connection with a rape or sexual abuse case until the person or persons is/are formally indicted by a Grand Jury.