Category: Post 09
Kentucky State Police Requesting Assistance in Locating Escaped Inmate
McDowell, KY. (December 22, 2020) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call from McDowell ARH just after 3pm this afternoon stating an inmate had escaped custody while inside of their facility. Robert Lyttle was in the custody of a Kentucky River Regional Detention Center correctional officer while receiving medical treatment at McDowell ARH. Lyttle was able to remove his handcuffs and change his clothes before exiting the building.
Robert Lyttle is 35 years of age, of Hazard, KY. He has black hair, brown eyes, approximately 6’0” tall, and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue flannel shirt, black sweat pants, black and white athletic shoes, and a tan ball cap. Lyttle was being lodged on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine) and Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition Shoplifting.
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the subject, please contact Kentucky State Police Post 9 at 606-433-7711. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Kentucky State Police Investigates Missing Person in Pike County
Pikeville, KY. (December 22, 2020) – The Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is asking for the public’s assistance as part of an ongoing missing person investigation.
KSP Post 9 was contacted on December 21, 2020, in reference to a missing Pike County woman. The initial investigation indicates that Clara Morgan O’Brien, 39 years old of Fedscreek, KY, last contacted her boyfriend on December 18, 2020. She is described as a white female, 5’10” tall, 140 lbs., with long brown hair and green eyes.
Anyone with information about her location is asked to contact the KSP Pikeville Post at 606-433-7711.
The investigation is ongoing by Post 9 Trooper Sheldon Thomas.
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