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Bassist for BBQ and Barrels headliner arrested for child sex crimes

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) – A musician facing child sex crime charges was arrested Saturday night in Owensboro.

22-year-old Carsen Richards is charged with sodomy and incest with a person under 18.

Kentucky court records show the charge is out of Clark County.

Social media profiles for Richards show he’s the bassist for Chase Matthew, who headlined the BBQ and Barrels festival Saturday night in Owensboro.

He has a $75,000 full cash bond.

Carsen Richards(Daviess County Detention Center)

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