Hendersonville man arrested on child rape, sexual battery charges

Sierra Rains

May 9, 2024 at 5:14 PM·1 min read

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man was arrested following an investigation into child sexual abuse allegations.

The Hendersonville Police Department reportedly launched its investigation on Wednesday, May 1. The suspect in the case, 34-year-old Matthew Cody Ball, was taken into custody just one day later.

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Authorities said Ball is being charged with one count of rape of a child and three counts of aggravated sexual battery.

Matthew Cody Ball (Courtesy: Hendersonville Police Department)

As of Thursday, May 9, Ball was still confined in the Sumner County Jail with a composite bond of $200,000. He is scheduled to appear in Sumner County General Sessions Court on May 15.

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The investigation is still ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information to contact Detective Jim Bachman at 615-264-5303 or Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113.

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