A touring band member for country artist Chase Matthew has been arrested following a police operation that unfolded moments after a live performance at the BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Carsen Richards, 22, faces multiple felony charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a child with autism, with court records detailing incidents said to have occurred between 2020 and 2022. His arrest was carried out immediately after he exited the stage, following coordination between law enforcement agencies acting on an outstanding warrant.
