Hickory, KY. (July 20, 2021) – Kentucky State Police, Post 1 is currently searching for two male individuals who are wanted on different charges, and Troopers are requesting the public’s assistance in locating them.
Justin Riley, 39 of Graves County, Kentucky is wanted on charges of Assault 4th Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. These charges stem from an assault incident that occurred in the Golo area of Graves County on June 26th, 2021. Riley is also being sought on a Graves County bench warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. He is known to live outdoors in a makeshift treehouse near the Golo area but attempts by law enforcement to locate him have been unsuccessful.
Post 1 Troopers are also searching for J.D. McNew, 64 of McCracken County, Kentucky. McNew was convicted on Rape and Sodomy charges in Missouri and moved into Kentucky. He is required by Kentucky law to register as a sexual offender as a lifetime registrant.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Justin Riley or J.D. McNew is asked to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores..