Kentucky State Police Arrest Three Individuals in Washington County Human Trafficking Investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (August 13, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers have arrested three individuals following an investigation into allegations of human trafficking and sexual offenses involving a juvenile in Washington County. 

In early September 2024, KSP Post 15 received a report alleging possible human trafficking and sexual contact between three individuals and a juvenile in Washington County.  Following an extensive investigation, the case was presented to the Washington County Grand Jury on April 16, 2026.  The Grand Jury returned indictments for the following individuals: 

Christopher Firkins, 39, of Springfield, was charged with 6 counts of Human Trafficking – Commercial Sexual Act (Victim Under 18), 12 counts of Incest, 18 counts of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st Degree, 6 counts of Sodomy 2nd Degree, 6 counts of Rape 2nd Degree and 6 counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree.  Mr. Firkins was arrested in Washington County on April 19, 2026 and lodged in Marion County Detention Center.   

Brandy Doyle, 41, of Mount Washington, was charged with 6 counts of Human Trafficking – Commercial Sexual Act (Victim Under 18), 18 counts of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st Degree, 6 counts of Sodomy 2nd Degree, 6 counts of Rape 2nd Degree and 6 counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree.  Ms. Doyle was arrested in Bullitt County on July 8, 2026 and lodged in Bullitt County Detention Center.

Samuel Firkins, 33, of Taylorsville, was charged with 1 count of Human Trafficking – Commercial Sexual Act (Victim Under 18) and 1 count of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree.  Mr. Firkins was arrested in Jefferson County on May 13, 2026 and lodged in the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. 

The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Senior Trooper Daniel Smith.

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