OPERATION SAFE HARBOR NETS FOURTH ARREST IN FLOYD COUNTY, KENTUCKY AS PRESTONSBURG POLICE ARREST OREGON ADULT TEEENAGE MAN FOR SODOMY OF JUVENILE
AUGUST 1, 2026 – written by WADE QUEEN
JESSE DINGSONG GENT, 19, OF SHERWOOD, OREGON.
The Prestonsburg Police Department have arrested an Oregon man for engaging in sodomy with a minor.
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Prestonsburg Police Department Detective Dennis M. Hutchinson obtained warrants for the arrest of Jesse Dingsong Gent, 19, of Sherwood, Oregon, obtained and executed following an investigation of sexual abuse that was reported to Prestonsburg Police.
The Initial investigation indicated that Jesse Gent was in a position of trust or authority with his victim, a sixteen-year-old child when he subjected the victim to Sodomy in the 3rd degree, between July 8 and July 12, 2026. Following the report and initial investigation, forensic staff with Judi’s Place for Kids conducted a specialized interview and investigation, and search warrants were issued by Floyd County District Court for Gent’s electronic devices that have been turned over to Pikeville Police Department’s Forensic Analyst.
Subsequently, the Floyd County Attorney’s Office drafted warrants for Jesse Gent’s arrest that were signed by Floyd County District Court Judge Tyler Green.
Once those warrants were issued, it was learned the Jesse Gent had left the Commonwealth but was slated to return. Upon his return, he was met by Detective Hutchinson and Patrolman Chris Hicks, whereupon he was arrested and lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center where he remains as of this release.
The Prestonsburg Police Police Chief Ross C. Shurtleff once gave thanks to their partners in the Floyd County Courts, County Attorney’s Office, Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, and Pikeville Police Department in assisting them in ensuring solid cases are brought for prosecution, as part of their ongoing ‘Operation Safe Harbor’ law enforcement campaign.
This case remains assigned to Detective Dennis M. Hutchinson.
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