Ripley County Man Arrested on Kentucky Rape Charge

ISP-Versailles made the arrest last Thursday.

Shutterstock photo.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – A Ripley County man has been jailed on two counts of rape and two counts of incest.

An investigation began in February 2024 when suspected criminal activity was reported to the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post.

During the course of the investigation, investigators obtained information that Joel Stoltzfus, 42, of Holton, had allegedly committed crimes of rape and incest at a location in Christian County, Kentucky.

Investigators say the alleged crimes took place on at least two occasions between 2005 and 2008 when the victim was a juvenile.

A warrant for Stoltzfus was issued on August 7 and he was arrested last Thursday and incarcerated in Ripley County Jail.

He is awaiting extradition to Christian County.

More from Local News

Events

Local News

SPICER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Scholarship supports area RNs pursing a bachelor’s degree in Nursing

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Jefferson County, Indiana high school students encouraged to apply

Local Sports

ORVC Weekly Report Summary (November 24 – 29) 2025

Congratulations to all the area athletes

LOCAL SPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2025

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com