Accused Rapist Found, Arrested In Edmonson County

Darren Doyle, story:
According to Kentucky State Police, thirty-one year old Dustin Ray Russell was located last night at a residence in Edmonson County in the Pine Grove community where he was arrested and lodged in the Hart County Jail.

Officials said he was served with the Edmonson County Grand Jury Indictment warrant charging him with Rape 1st Degree (2 counts), Sodomy 1stDegree (6 counts), and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree (5 counts) in reference to an investigation that was conducted by the Kentucky State Police.

According to the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, KSP received a tip that Russell was in a trailer somewhere on Alexander Creek Road. KSP, the Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Marshals arrived at the particular residence where Russell was located and arrested without incident.
 
In a statement, KSP thanked everyone that worked diligently in assisting and providing information that lead to the arrest of Mr. Russell.  The investigation is still ongoing and being led by Detective Jeremy Hodges.

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