Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Salyersville Man Arrested On Sex Charges
The Kentucky State Police arrested 28-year old Walter Edward Hardin of Salyersville. He was charged with unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activities.
The arrest came following an online undercover investigation by the KSP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in which troopers say he traveled to Lexington to meet a 15-year old girl for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
The KSP say Walter Hardin is the son of Magoffin County Judge-Executive Charles "Doc" Hardin, who appointed his son to the post of Magoffin County Deputy Judge-Executive. He has been placed on administrative leave.
The arrest came following an online undercover investigation by the KSP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in which troopers say he traveled to Lexington to meet a 15-year old girl for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
The KSP say Walter Hardin is the son of Magoffin County Judge-Executive Charles "Doc" Hardin, who appointed his son to the post of Magoffin County Deputy Judge-Executive. He has been placed on administrative leave.
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