Kentucky Counselor Accused of Sex with Teen

(Shepherdsville, Kentucky) A 27-year-old counselor at a group home for troubled teens, Brooke Briscoe, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 17-year-old in her care.

Briscoe faces charges of rape in the 3rd degree and sodomy in the 3rd degree.

"Sixteen is the legal consensual age in the State of Kentucky. However, even though he's of consent the problem is it's rape in the 3rd degree because someone is in a caretaker role with him. She was a counselor for him," said Det. Scott McGaha, Bullitt County Sheriff's Office.

"Unfortunately, it does occur. We see it quite often and she has been charged with that. It's just unfortunate that it happens," McGaha said.

Briscoe was arrested and booked into custody at the Bullitt County Detention Center.