PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Paintsville man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he was not in compliance with Kentucky’s sex offender registry requirements.

According to an arrest citation, 48-year-old Jessie Ward was identified as non-compliant during a separate investigation on Monday, May 12.

Court records indicate Ward is required to remain on the registry for 20 years following a prior conviction.

Investigators said Ward acknowledged he was aware of the compliance issue and claimed he had mailed paperwork to address it.

Authorities also determined Ward was no longer living at the address listed on the registry, according to the citation.

Records further show Ward had a previous arrest for a registry violation in 2020.

Ward was taken to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center and charged with failure to comply with sex offender registration, second or greater offense.