Kentucky State Police Arrest Marion County School Teacher For Sexual Offenses 

LEBANON, Ky. (August 10, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers and Detectives have arrested a Marion County Schools teacher following an investigation into allegations of sexual contact with students.  

In late May 2026, KSP Post 15 received a request for assistance from the Lebanon Police Department to investigate allegations of possible sexual contact between Adam McRay, age 34 of Lebanon, and at least two juvenile students.  Mr. McRay was employed by Marion County Schools as a teacher and served as the Marion County High School Band Director at the time of the alleged offenses. 

On August 6, 2026, the investigation was presented to the Marion County Grand Jury, which returned an indictment on Adam McRay, charging him with 17 counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree.   

On August 10, 2026, Detective James Ford served the indictment on Adam McRay at a residence in Marion County.  Mr. McRay was subsequently arrested and lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.  

The investigation remains ongoing and is being led by Detective Ford.  Additional charges are potentially forthcoming in other counties. 

(Trooper Jonathan Houk – Kentucky State Police)