GREENSBURG, KY (October 19, 2026) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 have arrested a Green County man in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation in Green County.
The investigation began on Monday, October 5, 2026 when KSP Trooper Sean Sweat received a report that Joseph Matthews, 42, of Greensburg, allegedly had child sexual abuse material in his possession. As a result of the investigation, Trooper Sweat arrested Mr. Matthews, charging him with Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor by Electronic Means (9 counts), Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 1st Degree - Illegal Sex Act - Victim Under 18 (9 counts), and Using a Minor to Distribute Obscene Matter 1st Degree (9 Counts).
Mr. Matthews was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center and is being held on a $50,000 cash bond. Trooper Sweat is continuing the investigation. Additional charges against Mr. Matthews are potentially forthcoming upon presentation to the Grand Jury.
