Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance and death of an 11-month-old boy in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, according to local officials.
Search Operations and Police Response in Cleaton
A reporter with WFIE was on the ground in Cleaton gathering information on the unfolding emergency when law enforcement intercepted the vehicle. According to WFIE, an officer stopped the reporter while heading toward the reported search area, stated that the child had been found, and directed media personnel to the local police station instead.
Upon arrival at the police department, officials did not immediately release details regarding the investigation or the infant’s condition. Family members later confirmed to WFIE that Grayson was deceased. As of Sunday afternoon, the local police chief was unavailable for comment regarding the ongoing case.
Active Law Enforcement Agencies
The investigation is a joint effort involving local public safety departments. According to WFIE, the Central City Police Department and the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Office are leading the active inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the infant’s disappearance and death. Authorities have not yet released additional details concerning a timeline or potential causes, citing the active nature of the multi-agency investigation.
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