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Missing Person Update

August 23, 2024
Sheriff's Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          NEWS

                                           RELEASE

Contact:  Elise Schaffer, PIO

Phone:    (608) 284-6142

Email:    schaffer@danesheriff.com

 

 

Missing Endangered Adult

 

 

Madison, WI—Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – It’s been twelve days since anyone has seen 62-year-old Paul H. Ferrall of Madison. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to keep these images of him in mind as they travel around Dane County. He was last seen on Friday, July 19th, in the area of Larry Lane in the Town of Burke. Paul does not have a vehicle but is known to use ride-share apps. He is also known to frequent the downtown area of Madison.

 

Mr. Ferrall is a white male, approximately 5’11” and 165lbs, and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a multi-colored sweater. Mr. Ferrall’s family is very concerned for his welfare.

 

The Sheriff’s Office personnel, with the assistance of Madison Police, has been conducting extensive searches near his place of residence, using K9s, drones, ATVs, and people on foot, but there has been no sign of Paul.

 

If Mr. Ferrall is located, please call 911. If you have any information on his recent whereabouts, call the non-emergency line at the Dane County Communications Center at 608-255-2345.

 

*Update*

 

Madison, WI – Friday, August 23rd, 2024 – Mr. Ferrall’s location is still unknown. This investigation is still active and Sheriff’s Office personnel are continuing to investigate his whereabouts.

 

Friends of Mr. Ferrall are planning a celebration for his birthday tomorrow, August 24th. The celebration will take place at Parthenon restaurant (Mr. Ferrall’s favorite) in Madison, WI at 12:00pm.

 

Any information on his whereabouts would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the non-emergency line at the Dane County Communications Center at 608-255-2345 to notify the Sheriff’s Office of this information.

 

 

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