HARLAN, KY - Harlan County Sheriff Chris Brewer is reporting that: On Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 the Harlan County Sheriff's Office and Harlan Police Department with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Central Kentucky Fugitive Task Force, and the Bell County Sheriff's Office with K-9 Steve, arrested Matthew Hinkle.
Matthew Jason Hinkle, age 38 of Baxter, KY was arrested on an FTA warrant for for charges of robbery and unlawful imprisonment, stemming from a previous investigation by the Harlan Police Department. Hinkle was transported to the Harlan County Detention Center.
Matthew Hinkle is charged with:
- FAILURE TO APPEAR
This individual is currently lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center.
Mugshot photo of the accused is courtesy of the Harlan County Detention Center.
Photo of the arrest scene provided by the Harlan County Sheriff's Office.
