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Police: search for missing man James Cole continues after multi-agency searches
Summary
Herington police reported the search for missing person James Cole remains active; canine teams, human-remains dogs and drones were used but the search trail 'went cold' after several miles.
The Herington Police Department told the commission on Oct. 7 that a search for missing person James Cole remains ongoing and investigators have no new leads to report.
The police chief said officers brought in live-tracking canines and human-remains detection dogs, and used drones to search the Flint Hills Trail and county roads east of town. "The trail just kinda went cold after about 6 or 8 miles into it," the chief said. The department had no successful recovery during the searches and asked anyone with information to contact the police.
The department also reported staffing levels and that an officer, Tomlinson, completed field training and began solo patrols that week. The chief said the department was "still down one officer" but not making an immediate hiring push while screening candidates.
What this means: The case remains active and the department is asking the public for tips. There was no indication in the meeting record of a change in investigative status or of new persons of interest.
Next steps: Police will continue to accept tips and conduct investigative follow-up; the chief did not provide a timeline for further updates at the commission meeting.
