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Lexington police officer arrested, charged with criminal child abuse

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Lexington Police Department reports that one of their officers was arrested today in Estill County.

Police say Detective Ryan Raker was arrested by Kentucky State Police on a warrant from the Estill County Sheriff's Office.

Raker was charged with Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree — Child 12 or under.

He is being held at the Three Forks Regional Jail.

Raker was relieved of sworn duties and transferred to an administrative assignment in accordance with department policy while the incident is under review.