LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Lexington Police Department reported that three people were arrested and charged after police began an investigation when they received tips regarding potential child abuse and child sexual abuse material.
According to a citation filed by the Lexington Police Department, police began an investigation into a man, identified as 24-year-old Tyler Bean, following allegations against him.
A warrant was executed and Bean was taken into custody on Wednesday for a police interview. During the interview, the citation read that Bean admitted to "subjecting the victims to sexual contact" on several instances. He also allegedly admitted to "attempting rape" on several instances, the citation stated.
Further, the citation read that he admitted to 25 instances of "sexual crimes against an animal."
According to the citation, Bean has been charged with several crimes including first-degree sexual abuse — victim under 12 years of age, first-degree rape — victim < 12 years of age; first-degree sodomy — victim <12 years of age; and sexual crimes against animals.
Lexington police released additional details in the case reporting that 25-year-old Sarah Winburn and 27-year-old Tamuz Babatunde have been charged with first-degree criminal abuse (child 12 or under).
Crimes Against Children detectives are continuing to investigate and they asked anyone with information to call police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020.
