PRYORSBURG, KY – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man last known to reside in the Pryorsburg area of Graves County. 

John Elmer West is a convicted sex offender who has been determined to be non-compliant with the sex offender registry requirements. He also has an active warrant for his arrest stemming from a violent felony offense in Tennessee.

West is described as a 43 year old white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing roughly 5′ 11″ tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He has multiple face tattoos and piercings. An image is attached and also available on the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry found at http://kspsor.state.ky.us/. 

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of John West is encouraged to contact KSP Post 1 at 270-856-3721. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website Tip Form.

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