MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A battalion chief for the Berea Fire Department is accused of sex crimes involving a minor, according to the Herald-Leader.

Jonathan Kerns, 39, was arrested Friday. His complaint warrant says the abuse started when the victim was 11 and lasted until she was 17.

According to the victim, Kerns would touch her inappropriately. The victim also said Kerns would offer to get her gifts and dinner.

Kerns is in the Madison County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond.

He will be back in court on October 29 for a preliminary hearing.

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