Man from North Alabama allegedly broke into apartment and raped underage victim

Authorities say a Madison County man broke into a home and sexually assaulted a minor.

Tahjyer Amir Reed, 27, of Huntsville, was charged with first- and second-degree rape, first- and second-degree sodomy with use of force, burglary and fourth-degree theft of property.

According to court documents, the victim was younger than 16 years old but older than 12 years old.

The incident reportedly occurred on July 8. Reed was arrested on July 12.

He is being held without bail in the Madison County Jail.

Reed is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on August 12.