KSP Expanding Search for Missing Juvenile in Washington County
7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser
(Springfield, KY) – The Kentucky State Police are expanding the search for 7-year-old Randall Leon Chesser. In spite of inclement weather the field search will continue this morning as 60 Cadets from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy will join in the effort. KSP is looking to expand the geographical area of the search and have reached out to the military for additional air support that will be provided once the weather breaks.
The Center for Missing and Exploited Children (www.missingkids.com) has also joined in the search and are distributing flyers and posters via email and fax throughout the state. A reverse 911 call to residences within a 27 mile radius was made late last night to over 450 homes. The call contained a message describing Randall and asking citizens to call with any information. A second call will follow today with additional information.
A representative from TEAM ADAM has also been deployed and will be assisting. Team Adam is a National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) program designed to fulfill federal mandates by providing technical assistance and resources to law-enforcement agencies involved in the investigation of critically missing or abducted childrencases and cases of child sexual exploitation. Team Adam also provides resources and services to victim families.
KSP are asking all citizens in the area to be diligent in observing for Randall and to include a detailed search of their residence, out buildings, vehicles and property. Any one with information can contact the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555 or 270-384-4796.
