{"id":131292,"date":"2026-05-08T23:58:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/two-dangerous-inmates-escape-kentucky-detention-center-sparking-multi-agency-manhunt-across-region-131292"},"modified":"2026-05-08T23:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T03:58:49","slug":"two-dangerous-inmates-escape-kentucky-detention-center-sparking-multi-agency-manhunt-across-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/two-dangerous-inmates-escape-kentucky-detention-center-sparking-multi-agency-manhunt-across-region-131292","title":{"rendered":"Two &#8216;dangerous&#8217; inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Two inmates described as &#8220;dangerous&#8221; escaped Friday evening from a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/us-regions\/southeast\/kentucky\">Kentucky detention center<\/a>, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said.<\/p>\n<p>The Morehead Police Department warned the surrounding community that two inmates had &#8220;walked away&#8221; from the Rowan County Detention Center.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said multiple <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/crime\/police-and-law-enforcement\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> are actively searching for the escapees, with Kentucky State Police leading the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/manhunt-underway-3-dangerous-inmates-who-broke-out-georgia-jail\">inmates should be considered dangerous<\/a>,&#8221; police said, warning the community not to approach anyone suspicious or unfamiliar.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/kentucky-dad-rages-after-court-approved-release-repeat-offender-leads-familys-kidnapping\"><strong>KENTUCKY DAD RAGES AFTER COURT-APPROVED RELEASE OF REPEAT OFFENDER LEADS TO FAMILY\u2019S KIDNAPPING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the inmates was identified as Michael Fogleman, 29, who is described as 6 feet tall and 188 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>He has short or closely shaved hair and a short beard along his jawline and chin, according to police.<\/p>\n<p>The second inmate was identified as James Smallwood, 52, who is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall and about 215 pounds.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/manhunts-across-america-2025-five-cases-left-cities-campuses-towns-edge\"><strong>MANHUNTS ACROSS AMERICA IN 2025: FIVE CASES THAT LEFT CITIES, CAMPUSES AND TOWNS ON EDGE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>He is described as having a medium to stocky build with gray facial hair around the mouth and chin area.<\/p>\n<p>Smallwood was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans and possibly a hat, police said.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see anything suspicious or have information about the escapees.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said they will provide more information as it becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police and Rowan County Detention Center for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/two-dangerous-inmates-escape-kentucky-detention-center-sparking-multi-agency-manhunt-across-region\">Source &#8211; https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/two-dangerous-inmates-escape-kentucky-detention-center-sparking-multi-agency-manhunt-across-region <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two inmates described as &#8220;dangerous&#8221; escaped Friday evening from a Kentucky detention center, prompting a multi-agency manhunt, police said. 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