According to Kentucky State Police, 72-year-old Lester Carender of Grand Rivers was arrested after a four month investigation into numerous sex offenses. The investigation, which began in January, showed that between 2014 and 2017, Carender engaged in a continuous course of sexual conduct with a person who was incapable of consent due to age.
Last month, a search warrant was served at Carender’s home, where troopers found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and numerous firearms. Carender was arrested just before 5 pm Friday at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.
He's charged with first degree rape (victim under 12 years old), two counts of second degree rape, first degree sodomy (victim under 12 years old), first degree sexual abuse (victim under 12 years old), first degree sexual abuse, possession of marijuana (firearm enhanced) and possession of drug paraphernalia (firearm enhanced).
Carender was lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
