RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An investigation into a child being sexually assaulted 5-years ago led to a Nashville resident being convicted in a Rutherford County courtroom.
After allegations involving the rape of a child who was under the age of 13 were made in LaVergne, Detective Steve Crotts with the LaVergne Police Department worked with multiple officers and various agencies to present evidence from the case to a Rutherford County Grand Jury. As a result of the detectives work, a sealed .
MURFREESBORO, TN - A convicted felon who lived on Saint Andrews Drive in Murfreesboro allegedly fled the area after allegations of child rape arose. Eric Branch, who was 34-years-old when the accusations were first investigated, raped a child in 2019 and evidently had hopes the rape would never come to light. However, Murfreesboro Police Detective Tiffany Host not only brought the case to light, but also ensured that Branch would be brought to justice.
In October of 2021 Branch was captured a .