Man registered as sex offender arrested in Franklin after living near high school

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A wanted man registered as a sex offender has been arrested in Franklin after authorities say he was living near a high school.

According to a release by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task, agents were notified Wednesday about a wanted man registered as a sex offender who was living in Franklin.

Authorities say 66-year-old Melton Cauley was wanted by the United States Marshals Service for a probation violation.

The agency says Cauley is a “violent sex offender and was living almost directly across the street from a high school.” Authorities say Cauley was living off of South Main Street in Franklin.

According to the agency, agents arrived in the area and quickly placed Cauley under arrest without incident.

Assisting agencies included the United States Marshals Service and the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office.