HULEN, KY (November 22, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan received a call from the Pineville Hospital on September 21, 2017 about a possible female rape victim. Trooper Josh Messer responded to the hospital and began an investigation.
The initial investigation indicates a 30 year old female showed up at the Pineville Hospital with pain in her pelvic area and believed Jeff Stevens (44) had assaulted her while she was asleep.
Mr. Stevens was located and made aware of the allegations against him. The Pineville Hospital collected evidence from the victim.
Trooper Messer collected DNA from Mr. Stevens as a result of the investigation.
On November 9, 2020 Trooper Messer was made aware that the DNA buccal swab obtained from Mr. Stevens and evidence from the victim matched and a warrant was obtained for him.
On November 21, 2020 Trooper Messer located and arrested Jeff Stevens charging him with:
- Rape 1st degree
This individual was lodged into the Bell County Detention Center.
Case is still under investigation by Trooper Josh Messer.
Photo source: Bell County Ky Sheriff's Department
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