Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 3, 2026 —

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on Thursday evening in Paris, Kentucky, authorities reported. The arrest was conducted by Bourbon County sheriff’s deputies.

Following his apprehension, Bevin was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections. The detention is reportedly linked to an active bench warrant. This warrant stems from allegations of failure to provide required financial documents as part of an ongoing child support case.

Details regarding the specific nature of the financial documents and the precise timeline of the child support proceedings were not immediately available. The Bourbon County sheriff’s deputies carried out the arrest, and the booking process took place at Louisville Metro Corrections. The specifics of any further legal proceedings or court appearances following the arrest were not provided.

The former governor’s involvement in legal matters related to financial disclosures in a child support case led to the issuance of the bench warrant. The arrest signifies a judicial step taken due to the alleged non-compliance with court orders to submit financial information.

The contractor’s name, specific dates for the required document submission, and the outcomes of previous court requests in the child support case were not disclosed. Information concerning the exact charges or potential penalties associated with the bench warrant was also not provided. Bevin’s prior tenure as governor of Kentucky concluded in December 2019.



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