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West Paducah Man, 19, Charged With Rape in McCracken County

Published on September 17, 2026
West Paducah Man, 19, Charged With Rape in McCracken CountySource: McCracken County Sheriff's Office

A 19-year-old West Paducah man faces charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. Kaden Mills was arrested, according to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Mills was arrested. Mills lives in West Paducah, an unincorporated community in western McCracken County.

Mills was arrested, according to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office.

What Mills Is Facing Under Kentucky Law

Mills' rape charge falls under Kentucky Revised Statutes § 510.040, which addresses first-degree rape, according to the Kentucky Legislature. Mills also faces a sodomy charge.

Mills also faces a first-degree sexual abuse charge.

Lifetime Registry and What Comes Next

The available sources do not detail registration requirements or further court proceedings in Mills' case.

Details about the case have not been disclosed.

Part of a Difficult Stretch for the County

The case adds to a run of serious crimes involving minors that McCracken County has confronted in recent weeks. An Illinois man was charged with transporting a minor across state lines for illegal sexual activity. Last month, a Florida teen allegedly threatened a McCracken County high school over TikTok.