Law enforcement officials in Kentucky have issued a public appeal for assistance as they intensify their search for a female inmate who escaped from custody. The Kentucky State Police are urgently hunting down 45-year-old Angela S. Long after she fled from the Dismas Charities re-entry facility in Owensboro on Friday evening.
Escape Details and Public Alert
According to police reports, Long left the facility before driving away in a black car. Owensboro is located approximately 107 miles from Louisville, raising concerns about her potential movement across the region. The Kentucky State Police have urged citizens to share their bulletin widely to aid in the search effort.
Description and Background of the Escapee
Angela S. Long is described as a white female, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds. She has long straight brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of her escape, she was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light blue t-shirt, and grey sneakers.
Long was serving a sentence for various theft and substance abuse-related charges. She was convicted in November 2024 in Hart County for a crime that occurred in September 2023, as documented in jail records cited by People magazine.
Facility Information and Public Response
Dismas Charities, where the escape occurred, is recognized as one of the largest halfway house organizations in the United States. The public response to the police bulletin has been significant, with at least 1,500 users sharing the alert on Facebook platforms.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Angela S. Long's whereabouts to contact the Kentucky State Police directly at 270-826-3312 or to reach out to their local law enforcement agency immediately.
Historical Context of Similar Incidents
This escape follows a similar high-profile incident earlier this year. In January, eight violent offenders escaped from the Riverbend Detention Center in Louisiana, prompting a dramatic statewide search operation.
The Louisiana escape occurred at 1:20 AM on January 31, when state police reported that inmates including three accused murderers were missing from the East Carroll Parish facility. The escapees included Destin Brogan, 22, Trenton Taplin, 29, and Kolin Loney, 21, who were awaiting trial for murder charges.
Other individuals involved in that escape were Savion Wheeler, 31, Hugo Molina, 27, Kevin Slaughter Jr, 25, Krisean Salinas, 21, and Kopelon Vicknair, 19. All eight escaped criminals were captured within 24 hours through coordinated efforts involving multiple agencies, including the US Marshals Service and the FBI.
The Kentucky State Police emphasize that public cooperation remains crucial in locating Angela S. Long and ensuring her return to custody. The ongoing search operation continues to prioritize community safety and swift resolution of this escape incident.
