Richmond Police Department announced today they have arrested eight individuals in connection with an ongoing child abuse investigation.
Collaborative investigation, interviews, and visits from Richmond Police Department, Child Protective Services (CPS), and the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) resulted in criminal allegations toward multiple family members living in the same residence. Seven (7) children ranging from ages 1-17 years were placed with Social Services.
Charges are as follows:
Christine Carter (41) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Johnna Carter (21) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Richard Carter (45) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Rape – First Degree
Human Trafficking
Sarah Carter (28) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Distribution of Obscene Matter
Incest
Matthew Brumbaugh (30) of Richmond, KY
Incest
Mark Brumbaugh (30) of Richmond, KY
Incest
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Sexual Abuse – Third Degree
Green Schindler (63) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse/Neglect – First Degree (Child Under 13)
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Incest
Human Trafficking
Rape – First Degree
Sodomy – First Degree
Ishmeal Thornsberry (21) of Richmond, KY
Criminal Abuse – First Degree
Additional charges may be incurred pending further investigation.
This case is ongoing. Community members are encouraged to report any information regarding this case to Richmond Police Department.
