tion and statutory rape. 

Holt also said the case is unique compared with previous investigations at the facility.

 This is not the first time that we have responded to a sexual assault complaint at Ridgeview. This is the first time that I can remember that an employee is the suspect,  Holt said.

Records obtained by Channel 2 Action News from the Smyrna Police Department show detectives have investigated 40 alleged sex crime cases since 2021. Six of those investigations were opened this year. Three remain active, and four have been cleared by arrests.

After Channel 2 Action News reached out to Ridgeview Institute for comment several times regarding the allegations and the mother's concerns, we were told the facility will not respond to media requests. A security guards kicked a channel 2 action news crew off the property after they stopped by to learn about the suspects employment status.

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