Indiana man indicted for rape in Kentucky after 9 month investigation

MORGANFIELD, Ky. (WTVQ)—In November of 2017, Kentucky State Police detectives began an investigation into rape and sexual abuse allegations which occurred in the early 1980’s in Union County, Kentucky.

KSP says the crime was brought to the attention of detectives by the victim, who was 8 years old when the abuse began.  After a 9 month long investigation and working jointly with Indiana State Police detectives, enough evidence was compiled against the suspect to present to the Union County Grand Jury on August 07, 2018.

The Grand Jury returned an indictment against Roger D. Dailey, of Owensville, Indiana.  An indictment warrant was issued against Dailey for rape and sexual abuse charges.

Dailey was arrested by Indiana State Police troopers on August 13, 2018 and lodged in the Gibson County jail.  Dailey is awaiting to be extradited back to Kentucky.