Former governor arrested, officials confirm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB/WAVE/Gray News) — Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin was arrested Thursday evening in Paris, Kentucky, according to 911 dispatchers.

According to Bourbon County Dispatch, he was arrested by Bourbon County sheriff’s deputies between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Dispatch would not confirm any other details, including why he was arrested.

Matt Bevin had an active bench warrant against him in Jefferson County for failing to turn over financial documents related to his ongoing child support case. The case involves his adopted son, Jonah Bevin, who is seeking retroactive child support.

Bevin was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections.

Jonah Bevin’s attorney sent the following statement on Matt Bevin’s arrest:

“No one is above the law, and that’s been demonstrated today.”

WDRB+WAVE has reached out to the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office and Matt Bevin’s attorney for comment.