Where was Ashlynn Hanley last seen?

Ashlynn Hanley was last seen at the Hi Joy Bowl bowling alley in Port Orchard, Washington.

Who is Lavelle Antron Cotton?

Lavelle Antron Cotton is a 45-year-old man police want to speak with in connection with Ashlynn Hanley's disappearance. He has a criminal history.

When did Ashlynn Hanley go missing?

Ashlynn Hanley went missing on December 10, 2025.

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Washington Teen Missing After Mysterious Car Ride

14 Jan

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Summary

A 15-year-old girl has been missing for over a month.
She was last seen entering a car owned by a 45-year-old man.
The man has an extensive criminal history, including a murder charge.

Washington Teen Missing After Mysterious Car Ride

A 15-year-old girl from Washington has been missing since December 10, 2025, over a month ago. Ashlynn Hanley was last captured on surveillance footage entering a vehicle driven by 45-year-old Lavelle Antron Cotton. Her mother last communicated with her that morning, expressing love and urging her to make good choices.

Port Orchard police are seeking to interview Cotton, who reportedly owns the vehicle Ashlynn entered. Cotton, also known by aliases, has a concerning criminal history, including a past murder charge as a juvenile and a drug smuggling conviction. He is known to frequent the King County and Tacoma areas.

Authorities confirmed Ashlynn's ankle monitor was cut off near the bowling alley where she was last seen. While police have had phone contact with someone identifying as Cotton, his location remains unknown. Cotton also has an active arrest warrant in Lewis County. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Port Orchard Police Department.