Kentucky State Police Investigates Escaped Inmate in Christian County

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (December 28, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 received a call from the Christian County Detention Center at approximately 3:19 p.m. CST regarding an escaped inmate.

Preliminary investigation reveals Kevin D. Johnson, 52, of Madisonville KY, walked away from a work detail at the Convention Center in Hopkinsville.

Kevin D. Johnson is described as a white male, 6’ 2”, 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants and a black shirt. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kevin Johnson is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 2 at (270) 676-3313. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website: https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Billy Over.

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