The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed today that the investigation into a man accused of raping a 12-year-old is ongoing. 41-year-old James Searcy II was jailed on a $260,000 bond on three counts of raping a 12-year-old girl at his home on Ashland City Highway. Searcy, who is employed as a private investigator, is accused of sexually assaulting the victim on multiple occasions between November 2022 and December 2023.

Following the execution of a search warrant at Searcy’s residence on Monday, he was taken into custody. He is also charged with felony child endangerment. According to authorities, the victim reported that Searcy gave her cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol. The investigation began over a week ago after information was relayed to the police department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MNPD’s Youth Services Division at 615-862-7417.