3 arrested on sexual abuse charges in Fleming County

FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating sexual abuse allegations in Fleming County.

According to KSP Post 8 Morehead, a new report of sexual abuse allegations was received during an active investigation of James Barnes Sr. Barnes fled to Alabama in 2023.

James Barnes

Troopers responded to River Road and interviewed 39-year-old Joseph McClure, of Flemingsburg, on Tuesday.

Following the interview, troopers arrested McClure and transported him to the Mason County Detention Center.

Joseph McClure

Joseph McClure is charged with first-degree incest, rape, third-degree sodomy (attempt) and third-degree terroristic threatening.

38-year-old Aarin McClure was also arrested. She was transported to the Mason County Detention Center.

Aarin McClure

Aarin McClure is charged with first-degree failure to report child dependent neglect/abuse.

The investigation is ongoing.