A 31-year-old Kentucky woman has been arrested on charges of incest, sodomy, and sexual abuse after allegedly abusing a young family member under the age of 12.
Lauren Winans, from Kentucky, US, allegedly “committed the offence of incest when she had sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a person whom she knew to be an ancestor who was less than twelve years of age,” according to an indictment.
The relationship between Winans and the victim, referred to as C.G.W in all court documents, has not been clarified. Court documents state the alleged abuse took place between Jan. 1, 2022 and Nov. 20, 2022.
Charges and Bond Details
Winans faces three charges: sodomy, incest, and sexual abuse. According to her Kentucky arrest record, she is described as having “strawberry blonde hair” and “green eyes.” She is being held on a $250,000 bond.
According to reports, a man believed to be Winans' husband worked as a police officer. A statement from the Nelson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Andy Winans resigned from his role in early 2026, joining another department in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Sheriff's Office Statement
The statement read: “The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is the primary investigating agency regarding the allegations involving Lauren Winans. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office was not aware of these allegations, holds no details regarding the case, and is not involved in the investigation. Inquiries should be directed to KSP. Andy Winans is no longer employed by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office. He resigned from our agency and joined the Bardstown Police Department in early 2026. Our office remains fully committed to accountability, transparency, and upholding the trust of the Nelson County community.”
There is no suggestion that anyone else, including Winans' husband, is involved in any of the alleged abuse.
Potential Sentence and Court Date
According to the New York Post and based on an assessment of her charges, Winans could face up to life behind bars if found guilty of her alleged crimes. According to court records, she will be arraigned inside Nelson Circuit Court on November 5.
