PIKEVILLE, Ky. (February 18, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, Pikeville Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Pike County Detention Center at 5:53 p.m. today. Whitney Hurley, 36 years of age, from Freeburn, Ky., is described as a white female, 6’0″ tall, weighing 127 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Hurley was last seen wearing white shorts and a white t-shirt. Anyone who may have information about the location of Whitney Hurley is asked to call KSP Post 9 at 606-433-7711. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Brennan Eckart. # # #
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