Inmate escapes from Dismas Charities in Owensboro

Kentucky State Police searching for 45-year-old Angela S. Long

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:55pm

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An extreme close-up of a pair of handcuffs lying on a dark surface, the harsh flash creating dramatic shadows and textures that convey a sense of investigation and urgency around the escaped inmate.The escape of an inmate from a Kentucky halfway house raises concerns about security protocols at residential reentry facilities.Owensboro Today

Kentucky State Police (KSP) is searching for an inmate named Angela S. Long who escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on Friday. Long was serving a sentence on various theft and substance abuse-related charges and was last seen leaving the facility around 5:30 p.m. in a black car.

Why it matters

Inmate escapes from halfway houses and work-release programs are concerning for public safety, as these individuals are often still serving sentences for serious crimes. Dismas Charities is a prominent provider of residential reentry services in Kentucky, so this incident raises questions about security protocols and supervision at such facilities.

The details

According to KSP, the 45-year-old inmate Angela S. Long has long straight blonde hair, blue eyes, stands 5'4" tall, and weighs 170 pounds. She was last seen wearing jeans, a light blue t-shirt, and gray shoes when she escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro around 5:30 p.m. on Friday.

  • Long escaped from Dismas Charities on Friday, April 11, 2026 around 5:30 p.m.

The players

Angela S. Long

A 45-year-old inmate who was serving a sentence on various theft and substance abuse-related charges at Dismas Charities in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Kentucky State Police (KSP)

The state law enforcement agency that is currently searching for the escaped inmate Angela S. Long.

Dismas Charities

A prominent provider of residential reentry services in Kentucky, where the inmate Angela S. Long escaped from on Friday.

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What’s next

KSP has asked anyone with information on Angela S. Long's whereabouts to contact their local law enforcement agency or KSP Post 16 at (270) 826-3312.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining security and preventing escapes at halfway houses and work-release programs, which are critical components of the criminal justice system's efforts to reintegrate offenders back into the community.