LONDON, KY — Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Carly Dorraugh along with Laurel County Schools Police Chief Dan Smoot arrested Lloyd Allen James Ihde, age 19 of Corbin on Thursday afternoon May 15, 2025 at approximately 3:08 PM.
The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by investigators regarding two (2) female juvenile runaways —16-year-old Alexis Gilbert and 17-year-old Cassidy Longworth who were reported as possible runaways and an investigation conducted into their whereabouts after they allegedly were last seen near Campground Elementary, 7 miles south of London on early Thursday morning May 15th.
Investigators were able to obtain surveillance video showing the two missing juveniles being picked up by a male subject near the school. Investigators were able to positively identify the male subject and located him at work at a business in London. This individual identified, as Lloyd Ihde (left) advised investigators that he transported the girls to Manchester and dropped them off on a road over there.
Laurel County investigators working in conjunction with Clay County Sheriff's office proceeded to the area where the girls were allegedly dropped off and conducted a search but did not immediately locate the missing runaway juvenile girls.
However, Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Carly Dorraugh along with Laurel County Schools Police Chief Dan Smoot continued to investigate to attempt to locate the missing juvenile girls. Both were later found safe in Clay County and returned to Laurel County. No other information was released regarding the location of the juveniles.
As a result of the investigation Lloyd Allen James Ihde, age 19 of Corbin was arrested and transported to the the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Lloyd Ihde was charged with:
- Custodial interference
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
FROM PREVIOUS POSTERS:
Sheriff John Root Reported 5-15-25 **Updated May 16th, 2025 at 11 A.M.
Update #2: Missing Juveniles Alexis Gilbert age 16, Cassidy Longworth age 17--Found Safe in Clay County **They are being Returned to Laurel
Update #1: Lloyd Ihde arrested on May 15th for custodial Interference after he allegedly picked the girls up and transported them to Clay County. They have not yet been located.--See attached press release.
Reported missing, probably runaway -last seen near CampGround Elementary School, 8 miles south of London -- this morning May 15th, 2025. Alexis Gilbert has pink and white pants, green purse, Navy Hoodie with Navy labeled on back: Cassidy Longworth has on black and white checked pants gray hoodie--both have their hair in ponytails. Anyone knows the whereabouts of these juveniles, they are asked to contact the Laurel Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600 or our 911 dispatch center at 606-878-7000, or personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, or email to:
Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Carly Dorraugh is investigating.
Laurel County Schools' Police Chief Dan Smoot and Laurel County Emergency Management/DPS are assisting.
** Clay County Sheriff's Office is assisting
Sheriff John Root
Original Release
Reported 5-15-25
L to R: Alexis Gilbert age 16, Cassidy Longworth age 17
Reported missing, probably runaway -last seen near CampGround Elementary School, 8 miles south of London -- this morning May 15th, 2025. Alexis Gilbert has pink and white pants, green purse, Navy Hoodie with Navy labeled on back: Cassidy Longworth has on black and white checked pants gray hoodie--both have their hair in ponytails. Anyone knows the whereabouts of these juveniles, they are asked to contact the Laurel Sheriff's Office at 606-864-6600 or our 911 dispatch center at 606-878-7000, or personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, or email to:
Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Carly Dorraugh is investigating.
Laurel County Schools' Police Chief Dan Smoot and Laurel County Emergency Management/DPS are assisting.
