Evarts residents arrested on child abuse allegations

Three residents of Evarts, Kentucky, have been arrested in connection with allegations of criminal child abuse involving a child aged 12 or younger. Dakota Whittaker, 21, and Jacqenlin Rueschau, 20, face felony charges of criminal abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. Both individuals were booked into the Harlan County Detention Center with bonds set at $50,000 each.

Additionally, the Rev. Johna Farley, 63, was arrested and charged with failure to report child neglect or abuse. Farley was also booked into the detention center with a $50,000 cash bond. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.