Kentucky State Police Charge Ballard County Deputy Jailer with Sexual Offense

WICKLIFFE, Ky. (March 24, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 detectives have charged a Deputy Jailer from the Ballard County Detention Center following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.

At 1:43 p.m. CDT on March 23rd, KSP Post 1 received a call from the Ballard County Detention Center requesting an investigation into an inmate report of sexual contact with a deputy jailer. A female inmate reported allegations of sexual contact with Deputy Jailer Robert Blair Terry to jail staff on Wednesday March 18th, advising that the sexual contact occurred in February.

Following an initial investigation, including interviews and a review of video footage, Robert Blair Terry, 60 years old of Arlington, Ky. was charged with Sexual Abuse-2nd Degree and Official Misconduct-1st Degree, both Class A Misdemeanor offenses. 

The investigation remains ongoing by Detective William Propes. 

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