OC Sheriff looking for man wanted child sex abuse

In Local, News by OC Monitor Staff

Stephen A. Weikel

HARTFORD, Ky. — The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a man wanted for multiple counts of child sexual abuse.

The OCSO is looking for Stephen Alexander Weikel. Weikel is 40 years old, 6 feet tall and weighs 170 lbs. Weikel is wanted for 15 counts of first-degree sexual abuse of a victim under 12 years of age, persistent felony offender and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

If you see Weikel or know where he is, do not approach him as he may be armed.

Instead, if you see Weikel or know where he may be, call the OCSO at 270-298-4411. You may remain anonymous.