Kentucky State Police Update:

CADIZ, Ky. (June 26, 2023) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested Sean Matthew Hillock, 33, on a charge related to procuring a minor online.

Mr. Hillock was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect having conversations with and attempting to coerce a minor into engaging in sexual acts.

The investigation resulted in a search warrant in Cadiz on June 26, 2023. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.

Mr. Hillock is currently charged with one count of prohibited use of electronic communication device to procure a minor. This charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. Mr. Hillock was lodged in the Christian County Detention Center.