‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Bath, Montgomery counties last seen in Jeffersonville

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Owingsville Police Department (OPD) is actively seeking information about the whereabouts of a man wanted in Bath County and Montgomery County.

Ritchie Callahan has active felony warrants in both counties and was last seen in Jeffersonville, according to a Facebook post shared Monday morning by OPD.

FOX 56 previously reported in May that Callahn was actively being sought by police following a high-speed chase on May 23. It was previously reported that Callahan allegedly almost ran over a deputy while fleeing from the police.

In May, authorities said he had more than 15 total felony charges, per previous reporting.

He “showed no due regard for the safety of the public and their lives,” police wrote.

Court records show he was assigned a $7,500 cash bond after he was indicted on Sept. 5 on numerous charges, including:

• First-degree wanton endangerment (six counts)
• First-degree wanton endangerment—police officer (two counts)
• First-degree fleeing or evading police (two counts)
• Possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine

Owingsville police said anyone who sees Callahan should not approach him but should contact their local authorities immediately.