Green County man arrested in ongoing child sexual abuse investigation

GREENSBURG, Ky. – A Green County man is charged with child sexual abuse offenses.

On Monday, Kentucky State Police troopers arrested 42-year-old Joseph Matthews, of Greensburg, in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation.

According to KSP, the investigation began on Oct. 5 when a trooper received a report that Matthews allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material.

Matthews is charged 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 a minor to distribute obscene matter 1st degree (9 counts).

Matthews was lodged at the Taylor County Detention Center on a $50,000 cash bond.

The investigation is ongoing. Authorities says additional charges may be filed.