Full Breakdown
Search for Missing Teen Ashlynn Hanley in Washington State
1/14/2026, 6:39:33 AM
Disappearance Details
Ashlynn Hanley, a 15-year-old girl, has been missing since December 10, 2025, after she was last seen getting into a black 2011 Buick Enclave outside Hi Joy bowling alley in the High Point Shopping Center, Port Orchard, Washington. Security footage captured Hanley, dressed in a pink puffer jacket, entering the vehicle, which is registered to 45-year-old Lavelle Antron Cotton, known by the alias “Money Making Prince.” The Port Orchard Police Department is actively seeking to speak with Cotton regarding Hanley's disappearance.
Background Information
Prior to her disappearance, Hanley had been released from a juvenile center where she was under supervision and was wearing an ankle monitor. Her mother, Jade Hanley, reported that the monitor was cut off shortly before the teen went missing. Jade had driven Ashlynn to school on the morning of December 10, but the circumstances surrounding her presence at the bowling alley remain unclear.
Ongoing Investigation
The Port Orchard Police Department has been in contact with a person identifying as Cotton via phone but has not yet managed to meet him in person. Authorities believe that Hanley may be on the east side of the Puget Sound and are collaborating with multiple regional task forces and outside agencies to locate her. Police have urged the public to provide any tips regarding her whereabouts or information about Cotton.
Family's Perspective
Jade Hanley described her daughter as a "happy kid" who is also "stubborn" and "doesn’t take no for an answer." At the time of her disappearance, Ashlynn was approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing around 110 pounds, with brown eyes and light brown hair, which she frequently dyes different colors.
Criticism & Opposition
While the investigation is ongoing, there has been concern from the community regarding the circumstances leading to Hanley's disappearance, particularly her recent release from the juvenile center. Some community members have expressed frustration over the lack of immediate action following the cutting of her ankle monitor.
Official Statements & Responses
The Port Orchard Police Department has emphasized the importance of public assistance in the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. Deputy Chief Alan Iwashita stated that the department is committed to finding Hanley and is utilizing all available resources to aid in the search.
Verbatim Quotes
“She’s pretty much a happy kid … She’s stubborn, she doesn’t take no for an answer,” — Jade Hanley, Mother
What's Next
The investigation continues as police work with various agencies to locate Ashlynn Hanley. Authorities remain hopeful that public tips will lead to new information regarding her whereabouts and the involvement of Lavelle Antron Cotton.
