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3 days ago
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WATCH: SCSO confirms body of missing man found at Wolf River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has announced that the body of a missing man has been found at Wolf River. The announcement came during a press conference SCSO hosted at Wolf River on Sunday evening. Since Friday, SCSO and other agencies have been at Wolf River working to locate 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley, who was swept away by the Wolf River on Friday. Officials said that Smiley was swept away by the river while trying to rescue a 10-year-old. 'One thing about the Wolf River, it is complete with sand and mud,' Buckner said. 'There are times when people enter the river, and just a little bit of weight on the bottom of the river can create suction that can pull someone down or hold them down.' 120 people searching Wolf River for missing man: SCSO SCSO announced on social media that the following agencies are assisting with the search on Sunday: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, including the Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services. Millington Fire Department Search and Rescue. Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley confirmed the victim is his relative. He posted a Facebook post saying, 'My nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River. He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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SCSO: Missing child recovered from Arlington pool
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A child is fighting for their life after they were found in a neighborhood pool, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced. Around 10 a.m., deputies were called to an address on Oil Field Lane regarding a missing endangered child in Arlington. With the help of drones, 10 deputies and neighbors, they managed to locate the child in a nearby pool from which the child had gone missing. Deputies recovered the child and began life-saving measures until Arlington Fire arrived. The child has been taken to Le Bonheur in critical condition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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SCSO: 120 people assisting in search for missing man at Wolf River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Around 120 deputies, firefighters and volunteers are participating in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office search for a man who went missing in the Wolf River on Friday. The search for 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley continued Saturday morning around 8 a.m. Officials said the Wolf River current drifted Smiley away on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, his loved ones were huddled together on the sidelines, waiting and praying for his return. SCSO announced on social media that the following agencies are assisting with the search: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, including the Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services Shelby County Fire Department Search and Rescue Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue Shelby County Emergency Management Agency ORIGINAL STORY: Search in Wolf River for man missing after trying to save a child Shelby County Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner previously told Your News Leader that the location where Smiley was last seen is moving at roughly six miles per hour, creating dangerous and challenging conditions for crews. 'There is a lot of debris that flows in the Wolf River, and even the most experienced swimmers can find themselves in trouble when you enter the Wolf River,' Buckner said. SCSO said that some of the resources that have been deployed include three drone teams, six boat teams from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, four sonar teams and SCSO's dive team. Additionally, the Sonar Emily, a radio-controlled sonar boat, is being used to inspect the river floor. Three ground search teams are actively searching the riverbanks. Expungement clinic offers fresh start for people with criminal records 'One thing about the Wolf River, it is complete with sand and mud,' Buckner said. 'There are times when people enter the river and just a little bit of weight on the bottom of the river can create suction that can pull someone down or hold them down.' Mmephis City Councilman JB Smiley confirmed the victim is his relative. He posted a Facebook post saying, 'My nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River. He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-05-2025
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Body of 24-year-old Lexington woman found on I-64 in Shelby County
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — The body of a 24-year-old Lexington woman was found on I-64 on Friday night. Shelby County Coroner Jeff Ivers said dispatch received several calls just after 9:40 p.m. on Friday, May 9, reporting a body lying in the road near mile marker 26.4 on I-64 eastbound. Raquel Carter announces 2026 Lexington mayoral run Body of 24-year-old Lexington woman found on I-64 in Shelby County Lexington man loses everything in house fire, keeps positive outlook on situation According to Ivers, the deceased was identified as 24-year-old Brianna Perry of Lexington. Her remains have been taken to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. Her death is under investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
