Michael Gribbins

Michael Gribbins, 55, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, as part of a child sexual abuse investigation, according to Kentucky State Police. (Mugshot source: Taylor County Detention Center)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police arrested a Kentucky man in a child sexual abuse investigation.

According to Kentucky State Police, 55-year-old Michael Gribbins of Campbellsville was arrested Monday, Sept. 4.

The investigation began after Kentucky State Police received a report of inappropriate texts between a juvenile and a man.

Police said the Gribbins exchanged explicit text messages and photographs and had sexual contact with the 15-year-old in Taylor County, Kentucky.

He faces charges including engaging in an unlawful transaction with a minor, engaging in an illegal sex act, rape, sodomy and sexual abuse.

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