Published: 09-26-2026 | Category: Alert - Level II
UPDATE: Dawson Young was located safe. The Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory is canceled. Please remove the photos of him, and direct any questions to the Covington Police Department. Thank you for your assistance.
STATEWIDE ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE
September 26, 2026
Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory
Assistance Needed Locating Missing St. Tammany Child
Covington – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Covington Police Department for 12-year-old Dawson Young. He was last seen today at his residence on Buck Drive in Covington. LSP received the request to issue an advisory at approximately 9:08 p.m.
Dawson is a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is 4’11 and weighs approximately 75 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue Under Armor long sleeve shirt and khaki pants.
Dawson’s mode of travel is unknown.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Covington Police Department at (985) 892-8500 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the Covington Police Department.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
[email protected]
