Lexington police officer charged with child abuse indicted by grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington police officer charged with child abuse has been indicted by a grand jury.
Detective Ryan Raker is accused of abusing a child 12 or under. He was arrested on a warrant from Estill County, according to the Lexington Police Department.
The child had “serious physical injury,” according to the indictment. The charges stem from an incident around Dec. 2, 2022.
Raker is charged with criminal abuse – second degree (child 12 or under). He was “relieved of sworn duties” and transferred to administrative assignment while the incident is under review by the LPD.
His next court appearance is scheduled for March 16.
