State Police Searching for Missing Lexington Man Released from Fulton Jail

Authorities say Alexander Penman was expected to travel to Louisville but has not shown up

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:43am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed wrists against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by those transitioning out of it.The search for a missing parolee highlights the difficulties of supporting individuals leaving the criminal justice system.Fulton Today

Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help to locate 29-year-old Alexander Penman, a Black man from Lexington who was released from the Fulton County Detention Center on Wednesday. Penman was reportedly given a ride to a bus station in Madisonville, where he was scheduled to board a bus to Louisville with a stop in Nashville, Tennessee, but he has not shown up at his intended destination.

Why it matters

Penman has an active warrant for absconding from parole, and his family has expressed concern for his well-being since they have not heard from him since his release from jail. The case highlights the challenges of monitoring and supporting individuals transitioning out of the criminal justice system, especially those with outstanding warrants.

The details

According to Kentucky State Police Post 1, Penman is described as approximately 5'10" tall and weighing about 185 pounds. He was released from the Fulton County Detention Center on Wednesday and was expected to travel to Louisville, with a stop in Nashville, Tennessee, but he has not shown up at his intended destination. Police say they were contacted by Penman's family, who are concerned for his well-being.

  • Penman was released from the Fulton County Detention Center on Wednesday, April 3, 2026.
  • Penman was expected to arrive in Louisville on Thursday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Alexander Penman

A 29-year-old Black man from Lexington, Kentucky, who was recently released from the Fulton County Detention Center and has an active warrant for absconding from parole.

Kentucky State Police Post 1

The state police agency that is leading the search for the missing man and asking the public for information on his whereabouts.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information on Penman's whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 1 at (270) 856-3721 or submit a tip through their website.”

— Kentucky State Police

What’s next

The judge overseeing Penman's parole case will likely issue a warrant for his arrest and initiate a wider search effort if he does not turn up in the coming days.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of supporting individuals transitioning out of the criminal justice system, especially those with outstanding warrants. It underscores the need for better coordination and resources to ensure the safe and successful reintegration of parolees into their communities.