Further Investigation Needed for Woman Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Sussex Boy

A 24-year-old woman accused of having a  while living in Sussex last year has appeared in court again, but no trail date has been set.

The defense has set a status conference for Jan. 30 at 9 a.m. so they have more time to investigate.

Brittany Barcus appeared in  Thursday for arraignment on three counts of second degree sexual assault of a child. She pled

According to the criminal complaint, Barcus had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy while living in Sussex in 2010. The two would have sex when her boyfriend would leave or when her children would be asleep.

Neighbors reported the two would walk around like boyfriend and girlfriend, and the relationship was exposed after Barcus showed another woman pictures of the boy she had on her cell phone, which raised concerns from the other woman.

Barcus, who currently resides in Hartland, will next appear in court Dec. 15. She remains free on a $100,000 signature bond.