Kentucky State Police Seeks Public's Help Finding Escaped Inmate

Angela S. Long, 45, escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro on April 10.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:39pm

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The Kentucky State Police is asking the public for assistance in locating Angela S. Long, a 45-year-old female inmate who escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro, Kentucky on April 10 at around 5:30 p.m. EST. Long was serving a sentence for various theft and substance abuse-related charges and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a light blue t-shirt, and grey sneakers, leaving the facility and entering a black car.

Why it matters

Escaped inmates pose a potential threat to public safety, and the Kentucky State Police is seeking the community's help to quickly locate and apprehend Long before she can cause further harm or evade authorities.

The details

According to the Kentucky State Police, Long is described as a white female, 5'4" tall, weighing 170 pounds, with long straight brown hair and blue eyes. She was serving a sentence at Dismas Charities, a halfway house in Owensboro, when she escaped on April 10 around 5:30 p.m. EST.

  • Angela S. Long escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro, Kentucky on April 10, 2026 at approximately 5:30 p.m. EST.

The players

Angela S. Long

A 45-year-old female inmate who escaped from Dismas Charities in Owensboro, Kentucky on April 10, 2026.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency that is asking the public for assistance in locating the escaped inmate, Angela S. Long.

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What’s next

The Kentucky State Police is urging anyone with information about the location of Angela S. Long to contact their local law enforcement agency or KSP Post 16 at 270-826-3312.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of public cooperation and vigilance in assisting law enforcement to quickly apprehend escaped inmates and maintain public safety in the community.