Ray City, GA – Two Ray City residents, Kenneth Duane Brewer, 57, and Kelley Brewer, 43, were arrested last week on a range of charges stemming from an ongoing child molestation investigation in Berrien County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced the arrests, which occurred on October 15, 2026, after the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office requested GBI assistance with the case.
Kenneth Brewer faces multiple serious charges as a result of the investigation. The GBI has charged him with two counts of Child Molestation. Additionally, Kenneth Brewer has been charged with one count of Grooming of a Minor, indicating allegations related to preparing a child for exploitation. Further charges include one count of Rape and one count of Aggravated Sodomy. He also faces one count of Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee, Agent, Foster Parent, or Person in a Position of Trust, pointing to an alleged misuse of a position of authority or care. Separately, Kenneth Brewer was charged with one count of Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
Kelley Brewer was arrested and charged with one count of Second-Degree Cruelty to Children.
The investigation began on October 7, 2026, when the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office formally requested the GBI to look into allegations that Kenneth Brewer had engaged in inappropriate contact with a child. Eight days later, on October 15, 2026, both Kenneth and Kelley Brewer were taken into custody. They were subsequently booked into the Berrien County Jail, where they remain following their arrests.
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office played a role in the apprehension of the Ray City couple, providing assistance in locating and arresting Kenneth and Kelley Brewer. This local law enforcement support underscores the collaborative nature of regional public safety efforts when investigations span across county lines.
The GBI has stated that this investigation remains active and ongoing. As such, authorities are encouraging anyone with information relevant to the case to come forward. The public can contact the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office directly at 229-686-7071 to provide tips or information. Alternatively, individuals may reach out to the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).
Once the GBI’s investigation is fully complete, the entire case file will be turned over to the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. This office will then be responsible for the prosecution of the charges against Kenneth and Kelley Brewer.
