HARTFORD, Ky. (WEHT) – An Ohio County woman was arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation, Kentucky State Police said.
Authorities said 34-year-old Crystal Smiley was trying to sell her child to a family member.
The investigation began in September when KSP was notified by social services of the alleged incident.
Smiley is charged with Sell or Purchase of a Child for Adoption and Promoting Human Trafficking.
The investigation is ongoing.
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(This story was originally published on October 10, 2019)