06/23/2026
At approximately 12:35 p.m. on June 23, 2026, two deputies with the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by one Oregon State Police trooper and six U.S. Marshals, located wanted fugitive **Kenneth Leatherwood** in a heavily wooded area near Lucas Lodge in Agness, Oregon.
Leatherwood had fled from Curry County law enforcement on June 16, 2026, after authorities learned he was in the Agness area operating a stolen vehicle. Leatherwood was wanted out of Texas on a felony warrant related to child s*x crimes.
Following an extensive week-long search, law enforcement successfully located and took Leatherwood into custody without incident.
Leatherwood’s dog was also located in good condition and will be returned to his family.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all law enforcement agencies involved in the search and capture, including the Oregon State Police, the Oregon State Police SWAT team, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Sheriff’s Office also extends its gratitude to the Agness community and surrounding areas for their diligence, cooperation, and patience throughout the search.