Man first reported as missing in Laurel Co. then armed with machete arrested

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ)

11/2/23, 8:26 a.m.

Ragen has been arrested, the sheriff’s office updated ABC 36.

11/1/23, 12:42 p.m.

A man who was reported missing around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday has broken into a home, is armed with a machete and is considered dangerous, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said.

In an update to their missing person release at 12:30 p.m., the sheriff’s office says William Ragen was last seen around 6:30 a.m. after allegedly running from law enforcement while under the influence.

Since then, he’s reported to have broken into a home on Springcutt Road near Rocky Brand Road and is armed with a machete.

Ragen is described as a 5’7″ tall man weighing about 150 pounds with brown hair. He was wearing a black leather jacket as well.

If you see Ragen, you’re asked to call 911.