Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Arrested on Bench Warrant in Child Support Case
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested in Paris, Kentucky, on an active bench warrant stemming from a child support case. He was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 3, 2026 —
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on an active bench warrant in Paris, Kentucky. The warrant reportedly stems from a child support case.
According to available information, Bevin was taken into custody in Paris, Kentucky. Following his arrest, he was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections.
The specific details regarding the child support case, including the exact nature of the legal proceedings or the amount of support in question, were not immediately available. The name of the court that issued the bench warrant was also not provided.
Matt Bevin, a Republican, served as the 62nd Governor of Kentucky from December 2015 to December 2019. He was preceded in office by Steve Beshear and succeeded by Andy Beshear. Bevin’s tenure as governor was marked by various policy initiatives and political developments.
Following his arrest and booking, further legal proceedings are expected. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The cause of the arrest is stated to be an active bench warrant related to a child support case.
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