November 19, 2021
By: Dwayne Page
A 63 year old Liberty man has been taken into custody after the DeKalb County Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment against him Monday, November 15 for Rape of a Child.
Carlos Restrepo of Cook Road, Liberty is accused of digital penetration. The victim was 6 years old at the time. He is being held without bond and his arraignment date is December 7.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said although the case is from 2010, the victim did not disclose the crime until March 2021 after turning 16 years old. The minor child disclosed this information to the Tennessee Department of Children Service and a Detective of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office while being forensically interviewed at the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center. According to Sheriff Ray Restrepo admitted to committing the offense. This case was investigated by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s General Office.