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Morehead Police searching for 2 inmates that walked away from Rowan County Detention Center

Kentucky State Police are leading the manhunt for Michael Fogleman and James Smallwood, whom police describe as dangerous.

  • On Friday, Michael Fogleman and James Smallwood walked away from the Rowan County Detention Center in Morehead, Kentucky, with authorities describing the two escaped inmates as "dangerous."
  • The Morehead Police Department reported that local law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the pair, with Kentucky State Police coordinating the multi-agency manhunt.
  • Fogleman is 6 feet tall and weighs 188 pounds with short hair and a beard, while Smallwood stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 215 pounds with gray facial hair and a stocky build.
  • Last seen wearing a white shirt with blue pants and possibly a hat, Fogleman remains at large; Smallwood was spotted in similar attire with blue jeans instead.
  • Police advise residents to avoid approaching anyone suspicious and to call 911 immediately with any information, as investigators continue searching and will provide updates as available.
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Kentucky authorities deployed after the escape from a detention facility in Rowan County and managed to capture the two inmates hours later

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Lex18 NBC broke the news on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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