The search for Michael Puckett, accused of killing Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Utt, concluded with his arrest in North Carolina. Puckett was apprehended without incident by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agents on Sunday. He was reportedly armed at the time of his arrest and is currently held without bond at the Surry County Detention Center, awaiting a hearing.

Tragic Incident in Carroll County

The incident began on Friday night when Carroll County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check request on Fancy Gap Highway. Upon arrival, Puckett allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting Deputy Utt and injuring another deputy, who survived thanks to his ballistic vest. Puckett fled the scene on foot, prompting a multiagency manhunt that spanned the Virginia-North Carolina state line.

Deputy Logan Utt, a military veteran and former firefighter, had served with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office since 2023. He was a dedicated public servant, husband, and father, whose dream was to become a deputy sheriff. His tragic death has left a profound impact on the community and his family.

Coordinated Efforts Lead to Arrest

Authorities credit the successful apprehension of Puckett to the coordinated efforts of local, state, and federal agencies. The first confirmed sighting of Puckett since the shooting came from a wildlife camera in Surry County on Sunday morning, which helped narrow down his location.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Wytheville Field Office is handling the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. Carroll County Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp expressed the community’s grief, stating, “Today, Carroll County has lost a hero, and a family has suffered an unimaginable loss.”

Original reporting: KGW Portland — read the source article.