Breathitt County Man Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charge Involving Child

BREATHITT COUNTY, Ky. — A Breathitt County man has been indicted in connection to a sexual abuse case involving a minor.

According to court records, Jerry Adams was indicted on April 7, 2026, on one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree involving a victim under 12 years old, a Class C felony under Kentucky law.

The indictment alleges that on or about December 28, 2025, Adams knowingly subjected a child under the age of 12 to sexual contact.

Authorities state the charge falls under KRS 510.110.

Adams’ bond has been set at $10,000.

He is scheduled to appear for arraignment on April 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

You can find more information in the Breathitt Advocate Next Week.

This case remains under investigation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty

This report was compiled using information gathered from law enforcement statements, official press releases, court docs and publicly available news sources.

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