Caneyville Man Surrenders After Felony Strangulation Charges

William Austin Finn turned himself in to Grayson County Sheriff's Office after being wanted on multiple warrants.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A 30-year-old Caneyville man named William Austin Finn has surrendered to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office after being wanted on warrants for charges including first-degree strangulation, unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree assault, and intimidating a participant in the legal process. Finn was already on probation until 2027 for prior convictions related to domestic violence incidents.

Why it matters

Domestic violence cases involving strangulation are considered particularly serious due to the high risk of serious injury or death. Finn's history of prior convictions for domestic violence-related offenses also raises concerns about repeat offenses and the need for close monitoring of high-risk individuals on probation.

The details

According to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Finn turned himself in after they had posted on social media that they were searching for him on the outstanding warrants. He was then lodged in the Grayson County Detention Center to face the new charges. Finn's prior convictions in 2025 were for violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), and second-degree criminal mischief, stemming from an incident in December 2023.

  • On Monday afternoon, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office posted on social media that they were searching for Finn.
  • Finn turned himself in to deputies later the same day.

The players

William Austin Finn

A 30-year-old man from Caneyville, Kentucky who has a history of domestic violence-related convictions and was wanted on new felony charges including strangulation.

Grayson County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency in Grayson County, Kentucky that was searching for Finn and took him into custody after he surrendered.

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What’s next

Finn will face the new charges of first-degree strangulation, unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree assault, and intimidating a participant in the legal process, in addition to the remainder of his probation term from his prior convictions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious nature of domestic violence incidents involving strangulation, as well as the challenges of monitoring repeat offenders on probation. It underscores the need for robust domestic violence prevention and intervention programs to protect victims and hold abusers accountable.