KSP ASKS FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT AND CALL AUTHORITIES IF THE ‘ON THE RUN’ PAIR ARE SEEN
NOVEMBER 13, 2026 -written by WADE QUEEN
The Kentucky State Police Post 8 in Morehead in Rowan County, along with local law enforcement are continuing in searching now over a week for two male juveniles who escaped during the late evening of November 5, 2026, from the Woodsbend Youth Development Center in West Liberty in Morgan County. They were last seen wearing navy short-sleeve T-shirts, navy sweatshirts, khaki pants, white socks and black shoes.
Escapee number 1, who was identified as Matthew Wren, who is a 16-year-old from Whitley County, is a white male, 125 pounds, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown hair, brown eyes and both ears and nose pierced on the right side.
Escapee number 2, who was identified as Charles Orr, who is also a 16-year-old from Grant County, is a white male, 142 pounds, 5 feet 11 inches tall, with brown hair, blue eyes and multiple tattoos in the areas of his hands, arms, stomach and legs.
The public should not approach these juveniles and if they are seen, the Kentucky State Police should be immediately notified. Anyone with information regarding the location of either juvenile is encouraged to contact KSP Post 8 at 606-784-4127. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website tip form
