LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lexington police officer accused of criminal abuse of a child has been indicted by a grand jury.
Police say Detective Ryan Raker was arrested Tuesday by Kentucky State Police on a warrant from the Estill County Sheriff's Office.
Raker was charged with second-degree criminal abuse for a child under the age of 12. In the indictment, it says that on December 2, 2022, Raker wantonly caused "serious physical injury to a minor, including but not limited to bruising near the eyes, lower back and buttocks", a Class D Felony.
Raker was relieved of sworn duties and transferred to an administrative assignment in accordance with department policy while the incident is under review.
