State Police seeking public's help locating wanted Graves County man

Kentucky State Police Post 1 is asking for the public's help in locating a wanted Graves County man for violations of his bond.

Police said that 33-year-old Jacob Forest of Wingo was arrested and charged in 2019 for the alleged sodomy and sexual abuse of a victim under 12 and distribution of obscene material to minors. 

In January of 2022, they said a Graves County Circuit Court Judge issued a warrant for Forrest for violating his bond. In addition, he is wanted by the Graves County Sheriff's Office on charges of tampering with a prisoner monitoring device and escaping. After he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor in December of 2021.

Forrest is described as a white male, 5'9" tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jacob Forrest is asked to contact Kentucky State Police.