The Lexington Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing man. Dwight Newton, 85 was last seen around 6:00 Wednesday night when he left to visit the gravesite of his wife at the Bluegrass Memorial Cemetery in Nicholasville. He was driving a gray 2005 Kia Sorento. The vehicle was found by police Thursday morning on Military Pike.
Newton could also be near the Versailles Road area. His family reports he suffers from early onset dementia but has refused treatment and medication. Anyone with information about Mr. Newton’s whereabouts is asked to contact Lexington Police by calling (859) 258-3600 or 911.