Woman arrested after allegedly desecrating grave in Christian County

CROFTON, Ky. – A woman is charged after allegedly desecrating a grave.

According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Post 2 was contacted by Christian County Dispatch to assist in an investigation on March 5.

KSP’s initial investigation shows that 46-year-old Jessica Hamby, of Hopkinsville, desecrated a family member’s grave at a property located on South Madisonville Street in Crofton.

Hamby was arrested and is charged with abuse of a corpse and violating graves.

She was lodged at the Christian County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.