Kentucky State Police Investigate Escaped Inmate in Madison County

RICHMOND, Ky. (May 6, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 2:30 pm today, May 6th.

KSP is searching for Tyler O. Branstetter, 38 years of age, from Glasgow, KY, described as a white male, 5’10″ tall, weighing 165 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. Branstetter was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark basketball shorts, and white tennis shoes. He also has several tattoos on his face, neck, and arms. 

Branstetter was serving a sentence for enhanced trafficking, 1st degree, 2nd or >= 2GMS Methamphetamine and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon. 

Anyone who may have information about the location of Tyler O. Branstetter is asked to call their local law enforcement or KSP Post 7 at 859.623.2404. Branstetter is known to frequent Barren, Hart, Warren, Hardin, and surrounding counties. 

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Jon Best. 

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