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6 days ago
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Foot bone found at Fish Lake may be from fisherman missing since 1997, sheriff's office says
A dog out for a walk with its owner along the Fish Lake shoreline in Sevier County on May 16 found not just a shoe, but one with a bone in it. Detectives then brought the bone to the medical examiner's office, who confirmed the bone was that of a human, the Sevier County Sheriff's Office announced in a news release on Tuesday. Sheriff Nathan J. Curtis said search and rescue team members were sent to the lake the next morning after discovery of the bone. They didn't find any other evidence of where the foot came from, he said. Detectives began looking into the case of a missing person from 1997, an angler near Fish Lake. It was originally thought that the angler fell into the lake while fishing. The sheriff referenced a Deseret News article from 1997 about the search for David M. White, 44, of Washington, in Washington County, indicating the bone may be from him. White was reported missing late August that year when other boaters on the Central Utah lake noticed the man's unoccupied craft running and trolling the waters, then-Sevier County Sheriff's Lt. Delbert Lloyd said. Police believe White may have been fishing the center of the lake when he somehow fell into the 100-feet-deep waters. The search for him was ultimately called off because the lake was too deep for divers to see anything clearly. 'We have been able to find a child of the missing person and have sent in a DNA sample for comparison. At this time, we have no further information about a missing person suspected to be in the area,' the sheriff's office said Tuesday. The Utah Sheriff's Fish Lake Search and Rescue Conference will take place on June 6 and 7. As part of the conference, the group plans to lead a search for more of the missing person's remains.
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6 days ago
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Human foot found in shoe along Fish Lake shoreline may belong to man missing since 1997
SEVIER COUNTY, Utah () — On Friday, May 16, a man and his dog were walking along the shore of Fish Lake in Sevier County. The dog picked up a shoe it found on the shore — and officials believe it may be connected to the case of a man who went missing in 1997. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, the owner of the dog noticed what 'appeared to be a bone in the shoe.' 'Detectives responded and found the remains of what appeared to be the remains of a human foot inside the shoe,' Curtis told This Utah woman was last seen in 1978. Nearly 50 years later, police are still searching for answers The Utah Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the shoe contained a human foot. The morning after the shoe was found, crews returned to the lake to search the shoreline and water near where it was discovered. 'No other evidence was found to indicate where the foot came from,' the sheriff's office said. After the discovery, detectives with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office began looking into a missing persons case from 1997. Curtis said detectives found a child of that missing man and have sent in a DNA sample to compare with the foot. There is no further information at this time. Human foot found in shoe along Fish Lake shoreline may belong to man missing since 1997 Utah Department of Wildlife Resources inspects 11K boats for invasive species over Memorial Day weekend Experience the magic of your favorite Harry Potter™ movies up close at Harry Potter: The Exhibition RGS Exteriors is your one stop shop for home exterior upgrades and repairs See how Duct Brothers seals the costly leaks in your air duct system Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Knoxville man arrested, charged in Sevier County car burglaries
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man is facing several charges, including seven counts of burglary, in connection to a string of car burglaries that happened in the New Center community earlier this month. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said Brian Jamar Underwood, 44, was arrested Tuesday on charges of burglary, vandalism, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, forgery, and theft of property. Jury reaches verdict in trial of Knoxville man accused of killing his former boss On May 5, sheriff's deputies investigated several car burglaries that took place overnight in the New Center Community. Through community cooperation, investigators were able to identify a suspect and suspect vehicle in the case, leading to a joint investigation between the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, Knox County Sheriff's Office and the Sevierville Police Department. Underwood is currently being held at the Sevier County Jail, pending a hearing in General Sessions Court. 'Makes you proud to be an American': Veterans running across US reach East TN 'Thank you to the folks from the New Center Community for their continued cooperation, which assisted in the apprehension of the person responsible for these crimes. Our Detectives worked diligently to solve these cases, and we are grateful for the assistance of our partner agencies,' Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges, Jr. wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-03-2025
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Beer permit of Seymour gas station revoked after underage sale citation
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — A Seymour gas station has had their license to sell alcohol revoked after being cited by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. Jimmy's Market #12, located at 12221 Chapman Highway, was served a notice from the Sevier County Beer Board on Monday that their beer permit has been revoked. According to the sheriff's office, the business was cited in November for an underage sale. Singer from Seymour wins golden ticket on American Idol, performs at Grand Ole Opry 'These types of crimes will always be a priority for the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. I want to personally thank the Seymour Community, the Beer Board, the Sevier County Clerk's Office, and the Sheriff's Office Deputies and Detectives for their diligence and hard work.' Sevier County Sheriff Michael Hodges Jr. ▶ See more top stories on Under state law, no new permit or license can be issued for the same premises for one year. The board may issue a new permit before the end of the one-year period if the applicant is not the original holder of the permit or any family member who could inherit it from them. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-03-2025
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Sevier County: Murder charge upgraded after toddler's death
DISCLAIMER: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SEVIER, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) — Sevier County Sheriff's Office say they were dispatched to a home in Lockesburg, Arkansas where they found an unresponsive two year old female on March 1. According to the authorities, the two-year-old was transported to the Sevier County Medical Emergency room and later transferred to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Sevier County Sheriff's Office detailed at 8:38 p.m. the same evening, deputies 'observed injuries consistent with domestic violence' detained and transported 19-year-old suspect identified as Wesley Davis for further investigation. Love Doesn't Hurt Walk supports victims of domestic violence They said the investigator interviewed Davis where a confession was given. He was booked into the Sevier County County Jail for Domestic Battering in the first degree. However, on March 4th, investigators say the toddler succumbed to her injuries and pronounced deceased at 11:29 a.m. at the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Since the victims passing the case was updated to murder in the first degree ('Class Y Felon'). Sevier County Sheriff's Office state they were delaying a press release due to continuing investigations, and they send their condolences and appreciation to the family and friends of the victim, and all first responders involved. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
