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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From: Capt. Justin Bradbury
Date: January 17, 2026
Time of Release: 0615 Hrs
Subject: Critical Missing Person
Location: Monte Casino Neighborhood.
COVINGTON, KY- Covington Police officers and detectives are in the area of the Monte Casino neighborhood actively searching for Joshua McDowell, 22, of Covington. Joshua was last seen in the 700 block of Monte Ln. at around 5:30 pm yesterday.
Joshua struggles with mental illness and is believed to be a danger to himself. He does not have access to a vehicle, and his phone is still pinging somewhere in the neighborhood. In the last few days, he has been seen walking down Benton Road.
Though this is the most recent photo, he had more facial hair when he went missing. He is 5'8", 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light colored jacket and blue jeans.
We will release updates as they become available. If you know where he is or have any information, we urge you to call Det. Gregg Andrews at 859-292-2271 or Cincinnati/NKY Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
****UPDATE****
1/18/2026 1130 Hrs
Mr. McDowell was located deceased this morning in a wooded area near the Monte Casino neighborhood. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Detectives, along with the Evidence Collection Unit and the Kenton County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation. Based on information available at this time, there are no indications of foul play.
We appreciate the assistance of the agencies that supported the search efforts, including Kenton County and Campbell County Emergency Management Agencies, Campbell County LandSAR, Hamilton County Urban Search & Rescue (Region 6), and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional information is available at this time.
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