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KY School Resource Officer Indicted for Sending Inappropriate Messages ...
MARSHALL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUL 14 – James Steven Oakley, 47, was indicted for harassment after Kentucky State Police found probable cause related to inappropriate messages sent to female students at Marshall County High School.
- Marshall County School Resource Officer James Steven Oakley was indicted for harassment on July 14, 2025, in Marshall County, Kentucky.
- The indictment came after allegations that Oakley communicated inappropriately with female students, leading to investigations by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police beginning on May 14, 2025.
- Oakley had served as an SRO since November 2022 after retiring in December 2020 with 20 years of prior service at the sheriff’s office.
- The grand jury indicted Oakley for harassment under KRS 525.070, alleging that he engaged in behavior intended to intimidate, harass, or disturb a minor without any valid reason.
- Sheriff Matt Hilbrecht said the department cannot release internal investigation details until appeals end but will provide more information on July 23, 2025.
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Marshall County SRO charged with harassment following KSP investigation | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
A Marshall County School Resource Officer is facing harassment charges following an investigation by Kentucky State Police. According to state police, troopers were contacted by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department requesting they investigate allegations that had been placed against Deputy James Steven Oakley, involving his position as a School Resource Officer. It was reported to law enforcement that Deputy Oakley had allegedly sent inappro…
Kentucky deputy charged with harassment - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
BENTON, Ky., (KBSI) — A Marshall County deputy has been charged with harassment following a Kentucky State Police investigation. James Steven Oakley, 47, of Benton, was served with a summons July 14, stemming from allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to juvenile female students at Marshall County High School. The investigation began May 14 after the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office requested KSP to look into the allegations against Oa…
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Marshall County SRO indicted on harassment charge in improper texts case
Steven Oakley, a Marshall County school resource officer accused of sending improper text messages to a high school student, was indicted Friday in Marshall County Circuit Court.
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