MONROE COUNTY – An investigation by TBI special agents into a sexual assault allegation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Madisonville man.

At the request of 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Hatchett, on September 5th, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint of a sexual assault that took place on August 24^th. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that Brian Hodge had committed sexual battery against an individual at the Monroe County EMS Station in Madisonville.

On October 2^nd, the Monroe County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Brian Keith Hodge (DOB 07/20/1984) with one count of Sexual Battery. TBI agents took Hodge into custody today, and transported him to the Monroe County Jail, where he was booked. His bond was set at $10,000.

The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.