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KSP Asking for Assistance Locating Escaped Webster County Inmate

KSP Requests Assistance in Locating Escapee

Madisonville, Ky. (April 24, 2017) – The Kentucky State Police Post 2 is requesting the assistance of the public in locating an inmate that escaped custody in Webster County and is now on the run. On April 30, 2017, at or around 5:30 a.m., William Earl Woodring walked off from the Webster County Detention Center.

Woodring was last seen wearing an orange Webster County Detention Center shirt and khaki pants. Woodring is a Class D felon inmate who was currently serving time in the Webster County Detention Facility for Wanton Endangerment-1st Degree and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon.

William Earl Woodring

White male, 56 years old

Height- 5’10”

Weight- 185 pounds

Hair- Gray

Eyes- Green

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If anyone has information on the whereabouts of this escaped inmate, please contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270-676-3313 or call 911. Callers may remain anonymous