by Abigail Roberts
A Lincoln County man has been indicted on multiple sex crime offenses involving a minor under 14 years old, according to court records.
Christopher Lamb, 39, of Shanks Lane in Stanford has been indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on one count of rape; one count of sodomy; one count of unlawful transaction with a minor (first degree); one count of unlawful use of electronic means; one count of unlawful transaction with a minor (second degree); strangulation (second degree); and being a persistent felony offender.
Lamb was indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on Sept. 11.
According to the indictment, Lamb allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse and deviate sexual intercourse on Jan. 4, knowing the person was less than 14 years old.
He was also indicted for knowingly inducing, assisting or causing the minor to engage in illegal controlled substances activity involving marijuana.
According to the court records, Lamb is accused of applying pressure on the throat or neck of the minor victim thereby obstructing/blocking the normal breathing or circulation of blood or/and air flow.
Lamb has been convicted of at least two prior felonies, according to the indictment.
Trooper Tiana Watkins testified for the Kentucky State Police.
The grand jury believed the defendant to be a danger to the community, himself or other and requested the court set a high bond.
His bond was set at $50,000. Lamb is to have no contact with the minor.
