Overview
- Charles Kelton, 53, turned himself in to the Oldham County Jail on Nov. 1 after an arrest warrant was issued.
- An arrest warrant cites court records alleging he admitted to grabbing a woman's hips on Feb. 21 while on duty and in uniform inside the Trimble County Attorney's Office despite her rejection.
- He was released on a $5,000 surety bond, placed on home incarceration, and ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim.
- The Trimble County Sheriff's Office acknowledged the charges and said it will cooperate with Kentucky State Police and county attorneys while emphasizing due process and transparency.
- Kelton retired as sheriff on July 31 after serving since 2017, and the county judge-executive said earlier removal did not occur because no charges had been filed at the time.