Laurel County deputies searching for missing 52-year-old Nicholas Shepherd

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing man.

Sheriff John Root says Nicholas Brad Shepherd, 52, was reported missing on April 1, 2026.

Deputies describe Shepherd as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

Authorities say anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office at (606) 864-6600, Laurel County 911 dispatch at (606) 878-7000, or message the sheriff’s office on Facebook.

Officials say Deputy Anthony Wagers is leading the investigation, with assistance from Laurel County Emergency Management.