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

Kentucky State Police are leading a multiagency search after Michael Fogleman and James Smallwood left the Rowan County Detention Center, police said.

  • On Friday evening, Michael Fogleman, 29, and James Smallwood, 52, escaped from the Rowan County Detention Center in Morehead, Kentucky, prompting an immediate search by authorities.
  • The Morehead Police Department reported the men simply "walked away" from the facility, triggering a multi-agency manhunt coordinated by the Kentucky State Police.
  • Fogleman is 6-foot-3 and 188 pounds with a short beard; Smallwood is 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds with gray facial hair. Both were last seen wearing white shirts and blue jeans.
  • Authorities in Kentucky described the pair as "dangerous," urging residents to remain aware of their surroundings and avoid approaching anyone suspicious or unfamiliar.
  • Residents who see anything concerning or have information regarding the escapees should call 911 immediately, with investigators pledging to provide updates as the search continues.
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Lex18 NBC broke the news on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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