Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Light snow 41°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Burlington Man Charged With Rape

Monday, December 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM

Hardin Bays

Boone County Sheriff's Office

(Hebron, Ky.) – A Burlington man is being accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl whom he was babysitting.

Boone County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Hardin Bays, 44, on a single charge of Rape 1st degree and two counts of Sodomy 1st degree.

Bays allegedly attacked the girl whose mother had asked him to babysit Sunday.

The assault occurred at about 8:00 a.m. The girl fled from Bays and went to a neighbor’s home at which time police were called.

Bays was taken into custody just before midnight Sunday. He is held in the Boone County Detention Center on $200,000 bond.

More from Local News

Developing Winter Storm Could Reach Ohio Valley by Saturday

Confidence is high on a widespread winter storm, but low on the exact storm track, timing and precipitation amounts.
Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg Celebrates Year of Service, Growth, & community Impact

The Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg volunteered many hours and supported many worthwhile causes in 2025.
Batesville Selects Eastes as Next Superintendent

The superintendent search was launched late last year after Paul Ketcham took a new job.
LHS Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Brady Gabbard Scholarship

Applications are available online.
Madison Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Through Ripley, Jefferson Counties

The incident took place last Friday.
Body of Missing Man Recovered from VOA MetroPark Lake

The person's identity has not been released at this time.

Events

Chakra Connection Meditation Class
Learn about the 7 major chakras with Jenny Flannery. These energy centers are believed to influence physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Jan 21, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Teen Content Creation - APL
Are you in your influencer era? Help us not embarrass ourselves!
Jan 22, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
Jan 25, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church

Developing Winter Storm Could Reach Ohio Valley by Saturday

Confidence is high on a widespread winter storm, but low on the exact storm track, timing and precipitation amounts.

Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg Celebrates Year of Service, Growth, & community Impact

The Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg volunteered many hours and supported many worthwhile causes in 2025.

Batesville Selects Eastes as Next Superintendent

The superintendent search was launched late last year after Paul Ketcham took a new job.

Local Sports Report - January 20, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Shawe's Barron Breaks Scoring Record, Named ORVC Player of the Week

Milan's Gabe Riehle also earned recognition.

Madison's Davis Named IBCA District 3 Player of the Week

Davis recently became Madison's all-time scoring leader.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Ernest - Would If I Could

Tim McGraw My Next Thirty Years 9:31

Little Big Town Better Man 9:26

John Conlee Common Man 9:24

Morgan Wallen Everything I Love 9:11