Kentucky State Police Arrests Western Kentucky Correctional Officer

Fredonia, KY. (Jan. 14, 2022) – On Tuesday, Jan. 11 Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 received a call from the Western Kentucky Correctional Complex in reference to a report of a sexual relationship between an inmate and a correctional officer.

A KSP Post 1 Trooper responded to the facility and opened an investigation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Correctional Officer Jonathan Hackney, age 35, of Marion, KY. Hackney was charged with Rape 3rd degree and four counts of Sexual Abuse 2nd degree. Hackney was lodged in the Crittenden County Jail.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being conducted by Trooper Derral Redwine.

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