RUSSELLVILLE -- A Russellville man has been indicted on multiple counts of first-degree sodomy, officials said today.

Barry R.C. Lane, 21, 158 Franks Circle, Russellville, is indicted on six counts of first-degree sodomy, records indicate. Authorities said Lane is accused of sodomizing a boy several times between 2004 and 2011.

Franklin County Sheriff Shannon Oliver said his office was notified in July of the allegations and an investigation led to Lane being arrested on July 18.

Investigators said Lane knew the boy and his family.

Sheriff’s reports provide few details of the accusations but noted the sodomy occurred at a residence in Franklin County and that the boy was afraid to tell anyone. The acts of sodomy began when the boy was 8 years old, authorities said.

Oliver said the boy finally told family members and they contracted the sheriff’s office.

Lane is out of jail on bail of $50,000.

First-degree sodomy is a Class A felony and punishable by 10 years to life in prison, if convicted.