KSP Detectives Say Rape Occurred in Ohio County
FORDSVILLE, Ky. (November 14, 2018)—Kentucky State Police detectives made an arrest of a Hopkinsville man after authorities were notified he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Austin J. Pointer, 25 of Hopkinsville was arrested and charged with One (1) count of Rape 1st Degree.
KSP launched an investigation last week in Pointer after allegations were made he raped a 15 year old female.
KSP arrested Pointer at his residence today and transported him to the Christian County Detention Center in Hopkinsville.
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