Ronald Michael
KERLING
45
42
70 inches
70 inches
181 lbs
181 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the early summer of 2023, concerns grew for 42-year-old Ronald Michael Kerling, a resident of Cheektowaga, New York. He was last seen around June 5th or June 6th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" tall, with a medium build, blue eyes, and black or brown hair, possibly with a full beard. His appearance is also distinguished by several tattoos, including the name "JACOB" on his left forearm, a depiction of a Jason mask from the "Friday the 13th" movies on his back, and an image of an Indigenous person on his left upper arm. Other tattoos include praying hands on his lower left abdomen and the names "Nikki" and "Dominic" on his arms, as well as a bulldog on his shoulder. When he was last seen, he may have been wearing green sweatpants, a white t-shirt, and black Nike Air Jordans. The circumstances surrounding Ronald's disappearance are troubling. It has been reported that he was feeling despondent around the time he went missing. Additionally, his disappearance occurred after an argument with a family member. While his family noted that it was not entirely out of character for him to leave for a couple of weeks, it was highly unusual for him to have no contact with anyone. A significant clue in the investigation is that his cellphone last pinged in the area of the Upper Niagara River, near the American Falls. This piece of information has directed search efforts and remains a critical point in understanding his last known movements. The Cheektowaga Police Department is investigating his disappearance and is seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts. The lack of contact and the report of his emotional state have caused considerable worry among his family and the community. The investigation into Ronald Michael Kerling's disappearance is an active effort to uncover what happened to him after he was last seen. The case is a collection of concerning details, from his reported state of mind to the final signal from his phone, painting a picture of a man who vanished, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.
Pants Green, Sweatpants, With a "U" symbol Shirt White, T-Shirt Shoes Black, Nike Air Jordans brand Tattoo Left Forearm, Text "JACOB" Tattoo Torso (Back), Jason's mask from the Friday the 13th movies Tattoo Left Upper Arm, Indigenous Person With Head
Jun 05, 2023
Niagara Falls
New York
Niagara Regional Police Service
Niagara Regional
(905) 688-4111
(905) 688-4111
Law Enforcement
2025-91516
Niagara Regional Police Service
Black
Blue
Blue
Build: Medium; Complexion: Light/Fair; Hair details: Brown, Sports a full beard
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