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Simpson County man faces rape charge following KSP investigation

May 10, 2021 | 1:27 PM

FRANKLIN, Ky. — A Simpson County man is in jail after Kentucky State Police arrested him in relation to a rape investigation.

Post 3 was contacted to investigate rape allegations. A female had reported she was raped at her home.

John D. Ellis, 65, of Franklin, was identified as a possible suspect. Detectives located Ellis and interviewed him.

Ellis faces a first degree rape charge, second degree burglary and kidnapping an adult.

Ellis is lodged at the Simpson County Jail.