Berea fire battalion chief charged with sexually abusing a minor
A battalion chief with the Berea Fire Department has been charged with several sex crimes involving a minor.
Jonathan Kerns, 39, of Berea, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape and incest.
According to his arrest warrant, the abuse began when the victim was 11 and lasted for several years.
Kerns was a battalion chief with the city of Berea Fire Department, according to several media reports.
Kerns is being held at the Madison County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond.
His next court date is Oct. 29.
Taylor Six
Lexington Herald-Leader