Michael Timothy Puckett, an armed and dangerous fugitive accused of killing a Virginia sheriff's deputy during a welfare check, was spotted on a wildlife camera in Surry County, North Carolina. According to the Wytheville Police Department, Puckett was captured moving through a secluded wooded area near Greenhill Road north of Mount Airy early Sunday morning.
Key Takeaways
Michael Timothy Puckett, accused of killing Virginia Deputy Logan Utt during a welfare check, was captured on a wildlife camera in Surry County, North Carolina. A $60K reward has been offered for his arrest.
- Michael Timothy Puckett spotted on wildlife camera near Greenhill Road north of Mount Airy
- FBI and U.S. Marshals Service offer combined $60K reward for information leading to Puckett's arrest
- Puckett charged with aggravated murder in killing of Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Utt during welfare check
- Two deputies arrived at a home on Fancy Gap Highway when Puckett allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting Utt and injuring the second officer
- Multiple law enforcement agencies involved in manhunt
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reward Amount | 1 Difference | Majority reports separate amounts from FBI and U.S. Marshals Service; Fox News says combined $60K reward | ▼ |
| Wildlife Camera Sighting | Broad Agreement | Puckett spotted at 6:56 a.m. on Greenhill Road north of Mount Airy | |
| Deputy's Background | Broad Agreement | Utt joined the force in 2023 after serving as a military veteran. |
Reward Amount
▼Majority reports separate amounts from FBI and U.S. Marshals Service; Fox News says combined $60K reward
Wildlife Camera Sighting
Broad AgreementPuckett spotted at 6:56 a.m. on Greenhill Road north of Mount Airy
Deputy's Background
Broad AgreementUtt joined the force in 2023 after serving as a military veteran.
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The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service have offered a combined reward of $60,000 for information leading to Puckett's arrest. The 55-year-old suspect is charged with aggravated murder in the killing of Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Logan Utt during a welfare check on Friday night.
Two deputies arrived at a home on Fancy Gap Highway around 9:30 p.m. when Puckett allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting Utt and injuring the second officer, who was protected by his ballistic vest. The manhunt involves multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI's Richmond Field Office, Virginia State Police, U.S. Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and North Carolina law enforcement.
Officials have urged residents to lock their vehicles, doors, and sheds and to report any suspicious activity. Tributes have poured in for Deputy Utt, who joined the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in 2023 after serving as a military veteran. He is remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and respected member of the law enforcement community.
Puckett was captured on a wildlife camera at 6:56 a.m. on Greenhill Road north of Mount Airy. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office shared an eerie photo of Puckett wearing a baseball cap and some sort of covering. Before his capture, the FBI announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information to locate and capture him. The U.S. Marshals Service also offered a $10,000 reward, bringing the combined reward up to $60,000.
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