An East Alabama man is facing multiple charges after a criminal investigation revealed he was abusing his wife according to a press release from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
On February 17, 2026, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into a report of an individual sexually, physically and mentally abusing his wife. During the investigation, evidence was obtained that indicated this abuse had been on-going for several years. Warrants were obtained for Brian Scott Barrett (53) from Opelika, charging him with multiple offenses that took place on Lee Road 414 in the Beauregard community of Opelika.
On February 24, 2026, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Investigators traveled to Lanett, Alabama, to Barrett’s place of employment and arrested him on:
One (1) count of Rape in the First Degree
One (1) count of Sodomy in the First Degree
One (1) count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree
One (1) count of Domestic Violence in the 3rd Degree
Other charges are expected as the investigation continues.
After an Aniah’s Law hearing, Barrett posted a $120,000 bond and was released from the Lee County Detention Center on February 26, 2026.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867).
