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Paducah Man Charged with Child Sexual Abuse

McCracken County Sheriff’s Department

A Paducah man was arrested and charged Wednesday with the sexual abuse of a minor. McCracken County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint last month that 48-year-old David Averitt had sexually abused a child under the age of 12. 

The child was in his residence when the abuse took place July 28.

An investigation followed, which included a detailed account by the victim, covert techniques and a discussion with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office determining probable cause.

The crime is a Class C Felony.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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