Glasgow man formally charged with sexual abuse of minor

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is now formally charged with sexual abuse involving a minor.

According to an indictment filed on Oct. 21, during January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 in Barren County, 37-year-old Wesley Peden of Glasgow allegedly subjected a victim under 12 years old to sexual contact on multiple occasions.

In addition, the indictment states that during January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025 , Peden allegedly subjected a victim under 16 years of age to sexual contact multiple times.

According to the document, Peden faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12 years of age, and first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 16 years of age.

Peden was lodged in the Barren County Detention Center on a $10,000 cash bond. According to jail records, he has since been released.