Crime · Kentucky State Police
UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Searching for Escaped Whitley County Detention Center Inmate
October 5, 2026 · Somerset Now, from the agency's release · Posted to Somerset Now Oct 18, 5:09 AM
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***UPDATE*** WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (October 5, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police Post 11 London have located Charles Blake Randle. At around 9 pm EST, Troopers located Mr. Randle and have taken him into custody. He is charged with Escape 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree- Police Officer, and Attempted Murder.