Suspect charged with rape after social media encounter
Published 11:05 am Friday, September 22, 2017
- Berryhill
A Russellville man has been charged with rape after allegedly communicating with a minor through social media and coming to a home where she was staying.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Investigators Thursday arrested Shawn Douglas Berryhill, 20, of Russellville, for second-degree rape, according to information provided by the Sheriff’s Office.
After an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, investigators reported the suspect, Berryhill, had entered a home in the Hanceville community after communicating with a minor over social media. The victim came forward to CCSO investigators after being interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center, according to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office
Due to the nature of this crime and it involving a minor CCSO will not be releasing any further details.
The suspect could be facing additional charges.
“I continually encourage parents, grandparents, and anyone who has control over their children’s phones or social media accounts, to check them regularly because predators use all the social media accounts like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, etc., looking for victims”, said Sheriff Matt Gentry. “I would like to thank our investigators and the CAC for their help on this case.”
Berryhill is being held in the Cullman County Detention Center with a $7,500 cash bond.