No indication armed & dangerous fugitive has left the area, US Marshals say

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The search for an armed & dangerous fugitive last seen in Kentucky remains underway.

The U.S. Marshals Service gave an update Friday morning on the search for Nathan Ginter, saying there is no indication that he has left the area, and they are continuing to track down leads.

The Georgetown Police Department released new photos of Ginter on Thursday.

43-year-old Ginter is wanted out of South Carolina on charges including abuse of a child and failure to appear in court. Officials are also searching for 32-year-old Riley Pearson, also from South Carolina, who is believed to be with Ginter and helping him.

The Georgetown Police Department is asking residents in the area of Finnell Pike to check game cameras, ring cameras and any other surveillance devices on their property for persons matching the description.

Ginter is believed to be armed.

Multiple agencies, including U.S. Marshals, Kentucky State Police, Georgetown Police, Lexington Police, Paris Police, and Cynthiana Police, have been involved in this search.

The reward for information leading to Ginter’s arrest has increased from up to $5,000 to up to $10,000.

Police say if you see Ginter or Pearson, do not approach them, and call 911 instead. Anyone with information is asked to call U.S. Marshals at 887-926-8332.