Hopkins County man accused of raping child, giving them marijuana

HOPKINS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Madisonville Police have made an arrest in a child sex abuse investigation.

Police say Joseph Walker, 24, of Nortonville, was arrested Monday in connection to an investigation that began last November.

Officers say Walker had sex with a victim under the age of 16.

Additionally, police say he gave marijuana to the victim and smoked it with them multiple times.

Madisonville Police say Walker admitted to the crimes.

He’s charged with Rape (3rd Degree), Procure or Promote Use of Minor by Electric Means, and Unlawful Transaction with Minor.

Walker is currently being held in the Hopkins County Jail without bond.