Kentucky State Police Post 1 Arrests West Kentucky Man for Felony Assault

BARDWELL, Ky. (October 22, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 troopers have arrested a man following an investigation into allegations of assault that occurred in Carlisle County between 2021 and 2022. 

In July of 2025, KSP Post 1 received a report of allegations of physical and sexual abuse of two children in Carlisle County approximately 4 years prior. Following a thorough investigation, the facts of the case were presented to a Carlisle County Grand Jury in July 2026. The grand jury returned an indictment against Brooks Brown, 40 years old of Hickory, Ky. for the offenses of Attempted Sodomy 1st Degree (Victim Under 12), two counts of Criminal Abuse/Neglect 1st Degree (Child Under 13), two counts of Strangulation 1st Degree, Distribute Obscene Material to Minors 1st Offense, and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. 

On October 21, 2026, troopers received a tip that Mr. Brooks was staying at a residence in Murray, Ky. Troopers located and arrested Mr. Brooks at that residence in Murray, Ky. He was served with the indictment warrant, charging him with the aforementioned offenses, and lodged at the Calloway County Jail.  

KSP would like to thank the members of the community who submitted tips following a social media post requesting assistance in locating Mr. Brooks. 

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