Convicted Grayson County Sex Offender Returned Home by KSP for Sentencing After Fleeing U.S.

A convicted Grayson County sex offender is returned home to face sentencing after fleeing the country, KSP said. (photo: KSP)

Edmonson Voice Report:
Kentucky State Police Post 4 has returned a convicted child sex offender to Grayson County to face sentencing after fleeing the country, according to a press release from KSP.

Police said William Lee “Scott” Carter, (52) was arrested on June 11, 2023, following an investigation conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 4. KSP stated that Carter later entered a guilty plea to the following charges:

• One count of Rape, 2nd Degree
• Four counts of Rape, 3rd Degree
• One count of Sexual Abuse, 1st Degree
  

According to the release, during the course of the investigation, Carter confessed to the allegations. Sentencing was scheduled for September 2, 2025; however, police said Carter fled the United States prior to his sentencing date.

Carter was later located by former Kentucky State Trooper Ken Borders, who is now serving with a federal law enforcement partner, KSP stated. According to police, Carter was taken into custody with the assistance of federal authorities and temporarily lodged in Chicago, Illinois.

According to KSP, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Kentucky State Police Post 4 Detective Travis Dalton and Post 4 Trooper Alan Spencer traveled to Chicago, Illinois, where they took custody of Carter and transported him back to Grayson County. Carter was lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center, where he will remain while awaiting sentencing, police said.

William Lee “Scott” Carter, (52) of Grayson County.

Lead investigator of the case Detective Isaac Atwell, stated, “This case demonstrates our continued commitment to protecting children and holding offenders accountable, regardless of how far they attempt to run. We will not stop pursuing justice for victims, and we are grateful for the cooperation of our federal partners in ensuring this offender was returned to face sentencing.”

KSP also said that due to the nature of the crimes and to protect the identity of the victim, no further details will be released at this time.

Kentucky State Police Post 4 added that they "would like to thank its federal law enforcement partners for their assistance in locating and returning Carter to the Commonwealth."