Fort Drum Soldiers Join Search for West Point Cadet Missing Since Friday

Soldiers from Fort Drum’s 23rd Military Police Company have joined the search for a missing West Point cadet who may be armed. In a statement, West Point said 20 year-old Kade Kurita, of Gardena, California, missed a military skills competition over the weekend and was last seen Friday. He may have his M4 rifle with him, but officials don’t think he has any ammunition, and he may be a danger to himself but not the public. New York State Police dive teams are searching the Hudson River along with lakes and ponds at West Point. If you have information call West Point Military Police at 845-938-3333.