A Logan County man was arrested around 1 p.m. on August 4 on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested 25 year-old Austin Cole Epley as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.
The investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence in Russellville on August 4, 2026. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to Kentucky State Police’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.
Epley is currently charged with eight counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years old. These charges are Class-C felonies, punishable by five to ten years in prison. He was lodged in the Logan County Detention Center without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 6.
Source: KSP
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