Franklin County man facing multiple charges after alleged assault on teenager

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A 36-year-old Franklin County man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a teenager earlier this month.

According to court documents, Thomas Carter was taken into custody following an incident on October 9. Investigators say Carter gave the victim vodka and marijuana, causing the teen to become intoxicated before taking them to a tent in a wooded area near Jett Boulevard, where the assault reportedly took place.

The lawsuit alleges that Mansfield’s death was the result of “actions, inactions, conscious disregard, willful and wanton, and depraved behavior” by jail staff and other defendants.

Authorities say the incident began when Mansfield was arrested late on September 27 for public intoxication. Police reports state Mansfield had gone to Baptist Health Richmond, admitted to using methamphetamine, and fled the hospital, reportedly running toward the Eastern Bypass and attempting to jump on moving vehicles. Officers considered him a danger to himself and others.

Authorities say Carter also punched the victim, leaving visible injuries.

He now faces several charges, including:

• First-degree rape

• Second-degree unlawful transaction with a minor

• First-degree unlawful transaction with a minor (illegal sex act under 18)

• Fourth-degree assault (minor injury)

• Failure to comply with sex offender registration

• Distributing obscene material to minors

• Third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor

Carter is currently being held at the Franklin County Detention Center.

This report was compiled using information gathered from law enforcement statements, official press releases, and publicly available news sources.

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