Man accused of raping child in Hendersonville

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing several charges, including rape of a child, following an arrest in Hendersonville, according to police.

Hendersonville police said their investigation, which began on May 1, resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Matthew Cody Ball on May 2.

Ball is charged with one count of rape of a child and three counts of aggravated sexual battery. He’s currently being held in the Sumner County Jail with a bond of $200,000.

Ball is set to appear in court on May 15.

“Police ask anyone with information on this case to please call and report the information to Detective Jim Bachman with the Hendersonville Police Department at (615) 264-5303 or the Hendersonville Crime Stoppers at (615) 594-4113. Tips may also be submitted using the P3 Tips Mobile Application,” police said.