Graves County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

GRAVES COUNTY – A Graves County man is facing child sexual exploitation charges.

Kentucky State Police says Cole Steven Farthing, 20, of Graves County, was arrested on December 11 following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.

KSP says the investigation began after Farthing allegedly possessed and shared images of child sexual exploitation online.

Farthing is charged with two counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under 12 years old and six counts of procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means.

Farthing was lodged in the Graves County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.