Kentucky State Police Charges Green County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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(October 19, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 have arrested a Green County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation in Green County. The investigation began on October 5, 2026, when Trooper Sean Sweat received a report that Joseph Matthews, 42, of Greensburg, allegedly had child sexual abuse material in his possession.

Official release

Source material from Kentucky State Police. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

Kentucky State Police Charges Green County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

GREENSBURG, Ky. (October 19, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 have arrested a Green County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation in Green County.

The investigation began on October 5, 2026, when Trooper Sean Sweat received a report that Joseph Matthews, 42, of Greensburg, allegedly had child sexual abuse material in his possession. As a result of the investigation, Trooper Sweat arrested Mr. Matthews, charging him with Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means (9 counts), Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st Degree – Illegal Sex Act – Victim Under 18 (9 counts), and Using Minor to Distribute Obscene Matter 1st Degree (9 Counts).

Mr. Matthews was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center and is being held on a $50,000 cash bond. Trooper Sweat is continuing the investigation. Additional charges against Mr. Matthews are potentially forthcoming upon presentation to the Grand Jury.

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