Male subject originally came under investigation in March of 2022 when School Resource Officer was notified of a 17 year old female student engaging in a relationship with the male who was 25 over a course of time.
After party became aware of investigation he left Adair before being located today by Grundy County Sheriff’s Department while they were investigating an unrelated matter.
Jonathan Berryman, 26, has been charged with tampering with physical evidence, possessing matter of a sexual performance by a minor over 12 under 18, procure or promote use of minor by electronic means, and use of a minor in a sexual performance; all felonies.
Berryman will be extradited to Adair on a later date. He is also facing additional charges in Tennessee. Officer Adam Cravens is the investigating Officer.