The family of a Lincoln County man missing for 10 days hopes a $1,000 reward will lead to information in his disappearance.

Michael Gorley, 38, was last seen around 9 p.m. on May 17th. Gorley’s mother, Sandra Hasty said the man was wearing a pair of teal and white Hawaiian swim trunks, as he walked along Knob Lick Road toward Junction City.

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“We don’t know what happened. All we know is he’s missing. That’s all that we can say is that he’s a missing person,” Hasty told LEX 18’s Josh Breslow on Wednesday. “I’m grieving. I’m devastated. I’m angry. Someone has taken my child away from me.”

Gorley lives with his mother in Lincoln County and he also takes care of her. She said she believes the father of two was attacked but she did not want to go into any more detail.

Kentucky State Police are investigating Gorley’s disappearance but they have not released any information on the case.

“My son would not worry me like this. He knows I’m not in good health. He would not worry me like this,” Hasty said. “We need to know something. Somebody reach into your heart and think of me as a mother.”

To get the word out, Gorley’s family has circulated fliers and created a Facebook page: “Justice For Michael Gorley.” They are also offering a $1,000 reward and selling decals with Michael’s name for $10, in an attempt to raise money to increase the reward.

“Someone come clean. I know there’s someone out there who wants to tell what’s happened. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid to tell,” Hasty said.

Anyone with information on Gorley’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Richmond Post of Kentucky State Police at (859) 623-2404.

Police in Concord this morning are looking for a missing 72-year-old woman.

Gloria Romero was last seen Tuesday around 6 p.m. at her residence on Loeffler Lane, according to police. She suffers from medical issues and does not have access to vehicles or a cell phone, police said. Police do not know where Romero could have gone, but they said she has been known to visit churches in the area.

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Romero is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 150 pounds.

Anyone with information one Romero’s whereabouts is asked to call Concord police at (925) 671-333.

A Madison County man has been arrested on charges related to prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/police officer for sex.

Owen P. Taylor, 49, was arrested as a result of an investigation with Kentucky State Police, and Richmond PD. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect posting on a popular website. During the conversations, Taylor expressed his interest in performing sexual acts with a minor.

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The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at Taylor’s residence.

Taylor is currently charged with one count of prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor/police officer for sex. The charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years.

Investigation by Erie County Sheriff’s Detectives led to the arrest of a woman for identity theft.

Police say they received a complaint from a resident in Holland who thought his name and social security number were in use elsewhere. Police probes found that a person had used his name to open a National Fuel gas account and several charges totaling more than $1,500.

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Detectives tracked down the person and say she was living in Buffalo. Police arrested Selina Loomis, 44, and charged her with felony identity theft and petit larceny.

The Holland resident first noticed the suspicious activity when he reviewed his credit report.

Selina Loomis will return to court on June 9.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl.

The Sheriff’s Office has issued 24 warrants for 45-year-old Rudolph (Rudy) Anthony Prickler, Jr., 12 each for indecent liberties with a child and first-degree sex offense with a child.

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The investigation into Prickler began in late-April. The victim told investigators of multiple occasions in which Prickler had sexually assaulted her, authorities say. The child stated Prickler would also show her pornographic materials, and that Prickler would take pictures of her unclothed.

Detectives searched Prickler’s home and seized numerous items.

Following the search, 24 warrants for Prickler’s arrest were issued. His whereabouts are unknown.

If you have any information that may be helpful in this case, you’re asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (704) 878-3100.

The Perry County Clerk who caused some controversy after a cell phone video appeared to show him knocking on the window of a college student’s car and asking her questions after running her license plate has been indicted on several criminal charges and violations related to the incident.

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According to the seven-count indictment, the incident stemmed from road rage when King “tail-gaited” and followed victim, Kalie Bentley, who was driving in her grandfather’s car, with the intent to harass and intimidate her. The victim recorded the encounter on her cell phone and posted it to social media.

That video quickly went viral.

In the video, King identifies himself by name and tells the girl that because the car has a handicapped plate, a disabled person has to be in the car.

Bentley had borrowed her grandfather’s car to run errands. She tried to explain that to King and got this response; “I know exactly where you live. I ran your plate.” LEX 18 confirmed that only courts and police have law enforcement access to plate information.

When LEX 18 Investigates reporter Richard Essex asked him if he had the authority to look up a license plate, King responded by saying he needed to speak to the county attorney.

He fled his office without making further comment.

King is facing the following counts:

Count 1: Wanton Engangerment – 1st degree – Class D Felony

The indictment states that King intentionally operated his vehicle in such a manner he manifested an extreme indifference to human life when he tail-gaited Kalie Bentley.

Count 2: Harassment – Violation

The indictment states that King followed Bentley into the parking lot of Hazard Community College with the intent to intimidate her for no legitimate purpose.

Count 3: Reckless Driving – Violation

The indictment states that King operated his vehicle without regard to safety and convenience of pedestrians and other vehicles.

Count 4: Menacing – Class B Misdemeanor

The indictment states that King put Kalie Bentley in reasonable apprehension when he blocked her from exiting her vehicle after following her.

Count 5: Stalking – Second Degree – Class A Misdemeanor

The indictment states that King commuted stalking in the second degree when he stalked Kalie Bentley for several miles and used official equipment to run her license plate.

Count 6: Unlawful Imprisonment – Class A Misdemeanor

The indictment states that King unlawfully restrained Kalie Bentley by positioning his vehicle behind hers in the parking lot.

Count 7: Official Misconduct in the First Degree- Class A Misdemeanor.

The indictment states that King misrepresented his office, of Perry County Clerk, as having peace officer authority to follow another citizen, detain them, and running license plates.

On the advice of their attorney, Kalie Bentley and her family chose not to speak with LEX 18.

Police have issued a critical missing person alert for an 83-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Tuesday morning.

According to police, Richard Coleman was last seen in the 4800 block of W. Lawther Road, near White Rock Lake, around 8:30 a.m.

Coleman suffers from dementia and takes regular medication for diabetes and hypertension. He is described as a white man, 6-foot-2, 190 lbs., with silver hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing navy blue pants, a tan jacket, and a blue baseball cap. He was driving a red 2012 Ford Escape with Texas license plate BDG 8715.

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If you have any information about Mr. Coleman, call 911 or (214) 671-4268.

The public library is one of the last places you’d expect to find inappropriate behavior targeting children, but that’s exactly the case in tonight’s Crime Stoppers report.

Lexington police say that on March 10th and again on May 2nd, a man was caught on surveillance video engaging in sexual activity while watching children.

According to Detective Mark Thomas, “We had reports of a man on the second floor, which is the children’s wing, and he was observed by a witness masturbating in one of the aisles.  He moved through the rows and was actually looking at children through the books.”

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The suspect is described as man in his late thirties to early forties, around 5 foot 9 and weighing 200 pounds. He was wearing a red shirt, black flat-billed hat and blue sweat pants. Police say he could be a registered sex offender, and may have engaged in this kind of behavior before.

“It’s been very difficult for us knowing who he is,” Detective Thomas adds, “but not being able to lay hands on him.”

If you have information about this case or any other Crime Stoppers report, your tip could earn a cash reward. Call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 859.253.2020.

The Georgetown man accused of killing a cyclist in this weekend’s Horsey Hundred Race had his first court appearance.

Tuesday, Odilon Paz-Salvador was arraigned on charges of murder, DUI, wanton endangerment and fleeing after police say his actions killed attorney Mark Hinkel. It was the last mile of a 100 mile ride when the Lexington Attorney was struck and killed. Police say Paz Salvador lost control, hitting Hinkel head on.

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Paz-Salvador was charged with DUI after police found beer inside the vehicle. They say that he also confessed to smoking marijuana.

Family members told LEX 18 that the crash was a complete accident.

“I don’t want him to be viewed as a criminal I want him to be viewed as someone who did something on accident he didn’t have no intentions to do this at all,” says Alejandroy Wray, Paz-Salvador’s nephew.

Those closest to Hinkel say that even if that’s the case, it was an accident that could have been avoided.

“All of us are still in a state of shock about that. That it was just senseless. It just doesn’t make any sense and that’s what everyone is having a hard time coping with right now,” says William Shouse, a co-worker of Hinkel’s.

Hinkel will be laid to rest Thursday. Visitation will be held at Milwards Funeral Home on Man o’War, Wednesday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. His funeral mass will be held at Christ the King on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.