Orient Man arrested on sex charges

On Wednesday, May 31st, at 3:00 p.m. Franklin County Sheriff’s investigators arrested Austin J. Berkley, 24 of Orient at his residence.

The arrest was made on a warrant charging aggravated criminal sexual abuse and indecent solicitation of a child.  The victim was a 15 year old high school student.

This is an ongoing criminal investigation. More arrests and charges are possible.  Berkley is being held in the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $80,000 bond.

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