Paducah woman charged after investigation into improper actions with teen in her care

A Paducah woman has been charged after an investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship with a teen in her care.

McCracken County Sheriff’s detectives opened an investigation last Saturday after the improper conduct allegations were reported. Evidence was located that reportedly showed that 21-year-old Katelyn Stults of Paducah had sent nude photos of herself to a 15-year-old who had been in her care. Stults had allegedly been involved in a sexual relationship with the teen.

Stults was arrested and charged with rape, sodomy, promoting a sexual performance by a minor, and distribution of obscene matter to a minor.

She was booked in the McCracken County Regional Jail.