Two Juveniles Escaped From State Custody Public encouraged to be on the lookout and call 911 if located

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Two Juveniles Escaped From State Custody Public encouraged to be on the lookout and call 911 if located

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2026) — The Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement are searching for two male juveniles who escaped late yesterday evening from Woodsbend Youth Development Center. They were last seen wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes.

Matthew Wren, a 16-year-old from Whitely County, is a white male, 125 pounds, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and both ears and nose pierced on the right side.

Charles Orr, a 16-year-old from Grant County, is a white male, 142 pounds, 5 feet 11 inches tall, with brown hair, blue eyes and multiple tattoos in the areas of his hands, arms, stomach and legs.

The public should not approach these juveniles and if they are seen, the Kentucky State Police should be immediately notified.

Anyone with information regarding the location of either juvenile is encouraged to contact KSP Post 8 at 606-784-4127. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website tip form

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