Kentucky State Police Arrests Taylor County Man In Criminal Child Abuse Investigation

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (June 4, 2024) – On May 31, 2024, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 received a call of a possible criminal child abuse that had occurred earlier in the week in Taylor County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Christopher Robb dropped off his 2-year-old daughter at her daycare on May 30, 2024.  Upon arrival, the daycare staff noticed an injury to the left cheek area of the child’s face.  The child was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital and later to the University of Kentucky Pediatrics for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  On June 4, 2024, Post 15 Troopers arrived at a residence on Ridgecrest Drive in Campbellsville to speak with Mr. Robb about the incident.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher Robb, age 40 of Campbellsville, was arrested and charged with Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree – Child 12 or Under on June 4, 2024.  Mr. Robb was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center. 

Detective Dexter Colvin was assisted by other Post 15 Troopers and his investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

(Trooper Jonathan Houk – Kentucky State Police Post 15)