CADIZ, KY – The Kentucky State Police is reporting that in January 2022, KSP Post 1 began an investigation into allegations of sexual contact between a Trigg County Public School teacher and a student.
The investigation revealed that Trigg County High School teacher Ashley M. Wells, 34 years old, had sexual contact with a 17 year old student in 2016 in Christian County.
The investigation was presented to a Christian County grand jury which on April 29, 2022 returned an indictment for:
- Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
Ashley M. Wells was arrested on May 4, 2022 for:
- Violation of KRS 510.110 Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
This individual was lodged in the Christian County Jail.
Photo of the accused provided by the Kentucky State Police.
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