Counselor accused of sex with teen in her care enters plea

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Brooke Briscoe (Source: Bullitt County Detention Center)

Sunrise Spring Meadows Residential Facility

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A counselor pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sodomy on Tuesday after deputies say she had sex with a teen in her care.

Bullitt County deputies arrested Brooke Briscoe, 27, Monday morning.

Briscoe worked at Sunrise Spring Meadows Residential Facility, a group home that helps troubled teens. Investigators said she had sex with the teen at the facility.

Deputies launched the investigation after Child Protective Services discovered Briscoe allegedly had sexual contact with a 17-year-old male on November 11. Briscoe is charged with 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.

Sunrise, a faith based non-profit, is located in Mt. Washington, KY. It's mission is "to care for Kentucky children who've been abused or neglected."

Sunrise released a statement. Here's a portion:

"We are conducting an internal investigation and are reviewing our policies and procedures to determine if there is anything we need to change to avoid a situation like this in the future."

Briscoe was placed on administrative leave once authorities launched an investigation. Sunrise terminated her employment Monday.