In Owingsville, Kentucky, a bombshell dropped late on Friday afternoon, October 3, 2025, when local police arrested Kris Krolikowski, a familiar face at Rowan County High School.
The 27-year-old, who had served as an assistant football coach and military skills instructor, now faces serious charges of stalking and indecent exposure that have left parents whirling and the community on edge.
What started as reports of disturbing behavior at a home on Slate Avenue quickly unraveled into a months-long nightmare for several victims, forcing everyone to question how well they really know the people coaching their kids.
It all came to a head when Assistant Chief Justin Sutherland responded to a frantic call about a man exposing himself in broad daylight.
On the scene, three adult victims told police that Krolikowski had deliberately bared his genitals and masturbated right in front of them.
But the story didn’t stop there.
An elderly woman stepped forward with even more chilling details. She said Krolikowski had been targeting her for months, leaving handwritten notes on her property that promised he’d expose himself at specific times and even told her which window to watch from.
She handed over photo evidence that backed up her claims, painting a picture of calculated harassment that had gone unchecked for far too long.
Witnesses nearby confirmed the pattern, saying they’d seen this creepy routine play out repeatedly.
Krolikowski didn’t waste time denying it. Officers slapped him with one count of second-degree stalking and three counts of second-degree indecent exposure before hauling him off to the Montgomery County Regional Jail.
As of Saturday, October 4, he remained behind bars, with the investigation still ongoing and more potential victims possibly coming forward.
Rowan County Schools moved quickly, confirming to local news that Krolikowski had resigned from his coaching role but was still listed as a military skills instructor, essentially teaching children tactical and leadership skills tied to his military background.
His email is even listed in the district’s staff directory, a stark reminder of how deeply embedded he was in the school.
For locals who knew him, the news hit like a gut punch.
Krolikowski grew up right there in Bath County, graduating from Bath County High School in 2016 after starring on the football field as a wide receiver and cornerback, rocking jersey number 85, and swinging for the fences in varsity baseball with number 14.
He seemed like the all-American kid, athletic, outgoing, the kind you’d trust with your teenager.
But now, whispers of his military service and part-time teaching gig are under scrutiny, with some wondering how someone vetted by the armed forces could have slipped through the cracks.
Social Media Quickly Became a Central Place for Shock and Anger, with Facebook Leading the Way
One voice cutting through the noise was Anitra Thompson-Craycraft, who didn’t hold back in a fiery post calling out the trolls.
She wrote-:
“So many people are saying ‘public shaming’ lol, “One person in a comment section even said the victims were waiting for the show and ‘must’ve liked it’. Y’all are disgusting and obviously need to research sex crimes.”
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She slammed the victim-blaming hard, pointing out that this is public record and news outlets have every right to report it.
Anitra added, daring doubters to ask their loved ones about hidden assaults.
“Just because he might have ‘been a good kid’ doesn’t mean anything, You may be shocked at how many instances are swept under the rug. The proceedings take a long time. Yes. They actually do. Months. Years. Sometimes months just to get the arrest. Stop talking before researching.”
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Her words showed the anger bubbling up, a plea for empathy in a sea of ugly takes.
Parents feel a strong sense of fear, and others share this worry.Sara Clark fired off a warning:
“THIS MAN WORKS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL! I literally cannot find him on jail tracker or anything. But this is just another reason to keep your children at home! He is the ROTC instructor at Rowan County High School.”
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Meanwhile, Chris Manley, a local teacher in Rowan who lives in Bath County, voiced confusion and skepticism:
“I live in bath and teach in Rowan and have never heard of this guy nor is he listed on our district website as an employee. I had read in some random comment he is in the military and was teaching part time the military skills class, allegedly. Regardless, he’s nothing more to us than a substitute and vetted by the military. And why has he supposedly been doing this for months but no one reported it until now?”
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Phyllis Tipton showed the deeper heartbreak:
“It’s a shame u can’t trust anyone, ur kids can’t play sports, go to church, daycare etc the jail wouldn’t hold them all if caught.”
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As the weekend wore on, the wave effects were apparent.
Football practices at Rowan County High felt tainted, and parents huddled in group chats, debating whether to pull their kids from extracurricular activities.
This wasn’t just a one-off scandal; it exposed the fragile trust in places meant to be safe havens for youth.
Krolikowski’s arrest serves as a harsh wake-up call: Even the “good kids” who grow up to coach the next generation can harbor secrets that destroy lives.
For now, the community waits for court dates and answers, hoping that justice will bring some healing to those forever changed by one man’s twisted actions.
