Former Hutchinson County Sheriff Blaik Kemp has been formally indicted by a Potter County grand jury on a charge of alleged stalking, according to court documents filed in early April.
The indictment stems from an incident reported in March 2023, when Kemp, then still serving as sheriff, allegedly engaged in a pattern of repeated electronic communication aimed at a specific individual. According to the documents, the communications were intended to cause the recipient to feel "harassed, annoyed, alarmed, abused, tormented, embarrassed or offended."
Kemp was arrested on April 7, following the issuance of a warrant in connection with the stalking charge. He was later released on bond. The case is being handled in Potter County, though Kemp served in neighboring Hutchinson County at the time of the alleged offense.
Blaik Kemp gained statewide attention in 2021 when he became the youngest elected sheriff in Texas. He held office until January 2025. The timeline outlined in the indictment places the alleged incident squarely within his tenure, raising questions about his conduct while serving in a position of public trust.
At this time, details regarding the nature of the electronic communications and the identity of the alleged victim have not been publicly disclosed, in line with standard privacy protocols for ongoing investigations.
Legal analysts note that stalking charges in Texas can carry significant penalties, particularly when they involve individuals in positions of authority. If convicted, Kemp could face jail time, fines, and additional consequences that may impact his future eligibility for public office.
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