The agency asks that the public avoid posting speculation and stick to the facts all of which can be found on the TBIs Summer Wells newsroom webpage. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. If you are the driver of this truck, please contact us. In a statement, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said that law enforcement is not responsible for an image of a purported vehicle linked to the case circulating on social media nor have investigators asked for fundraising assistance. Shortly after that, an Endangered Child Alert was issued. In essence, in 48-72 hours we had a full-state notification and had people called in from multiple states away from here, said Coup. The TBI released new images of Summer to reflect that she now has shorter hair than the original photos depicted. At this time, there is no evidence that she was abducted. He is facing five charges; driving under the influence, open container, expired registration, improper lane usage, and violation of financial responsibility, according to a Hawkins Co. record-keeping app Mobile Patrol. Today, February 4th, is Summer. Three large-scale searches have occurred. As this is an ongoing investigation, we are limited to the details we can provide. UPDATED 11/15/22 The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Summer Wells remains active and ongoing. The AMBER Alert for missing 5-year-old Summer Wells stretched into its sixth day Monday. Summer Wells has not been found, and has been missing for five days. TBI investigators stressed the circumstances leading to Summers disappearance. Its against God, the father told Times News. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. Call the @HawkinsCountySO at 423-272-7121 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. UPDATED 6/22/21 at 3:20 p.m. (ET) to include photos of the Incident Command Post and aerial photos of the search. As of June 27, the TBI said it had utilized 120 agencies across six states, 1,150 searchers on the ground logged more than 13,800 hours and the TBIs fixed-wing and helicopter logged a combined 21.2 hours of flight in the search for the missing child. Search efforts will continue on a more specialized team basis as needed and directed from local, state, and federal agencies. None have led to a solid lead. Additionally, the photo was not released by law enforcement. As this is an active and ongoing investigation, we cannot share specifics. Yes. UPDATED 11/10/21 The investigation into the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells remains active and ongoing. The community has weighed in on the situation. By the end of the 13-day search operations, we had 120 agencies and 1,194 people, searchers. In addition to air and land searches, ponds and creeks are also being checked. Some of these tips have already turned up positive. He said the area is very dense, a hard area to search with very little radio communication possible. Cell phone data has been analyzed, and any other available digital evidence has been collected, searched, and documented. Officials said that misinformation has continued to circulate on social media platforms. #TNAMBERAlert pic.twitter.com/8YpSASYdlp. Our hope was that the individual might have information that could help the investigation. pic.twitter.com/Bm50UIB08W. It's been six months since #SummerWells disappeared. Her blonde hair is believed to be shorter than it appears in most of the pictures of her that authorities have circulated to help the search. By the end of the day, authorities had received 30 tips relating to the girls disappearance. In light of the circumstances surrounding Summer Moon-Utah Wells's disappearance, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a warning for vulnerable children. Knowing they wanted to be there, they had to be there.. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. We continue to follow up on potential leads and will not give up on finding Summer. In the process of doing this, we received information that a Toyota pickup truck was seen in the area of Beech Creek Road and Ben Hill Road in the late afternoon to early evening on either Monday, June 14th, or Tuesday, June 15th. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. On Thursday afternoon, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation held a briefing to discuss the latest in the ongoing search for Summer. TBI officials began scaling back the search on June 27. As weve stated before, the circumstances surrounding Summers disappearance remain unclear, said Earhart. Below is a timeline of the case. An individual who travels through the area regularly as part of his job stated that he recallspossiblyseeing a 1998-2000 maroon or red Toyota Tacoma, with a full bed ladder rack and white buckets in the truck bed. Additionally, the photo was not released by law enforcement. FBI agents continue to assist with the investigation. Incoming severe weather is a concern for search crews, according to officials. Later, Don Wells spoke to the Kingsport Times, saying he didnt think the case would have a good outcome. Summer is described as being a white female with short blonde hair and blue eyes. David Rader is with Equusearch, an organization that goes around the country to help find missing people. Investigators announced that ground search efforts will cease at 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, and resume efforts Friday morning. The circumstances of . Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said they are not giving up in the search for the missing 5-year-old. The TBI revealed it had no suspects in the case and no vehicle description. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday teams have searched approximately 350 acres over the past two days. Yes. Im not going to go there.. We have been unable to identify the driver of this truck. They took comp time, whatever they had to do. Summer went missing from her fami l y's Tennessee home on 15 June. I told the boys, I said, Watch Summer; Ill be back. And within two minutes, I came back, and I asked the boys where their sister was, and they said, She went downstairs, Mom, to play with her toys in the playroom. I said, OK. And I yelled downstairs for her a couple times, and I didnt get no answer, which was unusual because usually she always answers me. Summers parents, Don Wells and Candus Bly, have started a YouTube channel dedicated to thanking the community for all the help it has provided in the search for Summer. The girls parents, Donald Wells and Candus Bly, have said they believe their daughter was abducted. In one video, Wells appears alone and thanks those who volunteered to search for Summer, and in another both Wells and Bly appear outside thanking those that donated money to purchase billboards spreading word of the search. ", Tennessee investigators again pushed back against social media rumors Wednesday in the case of missing Rogersville 5-year-old Summer Wells, who vanished from her home in mid-June. He addedit was too early to tell if there was any foul play involved in the childs disappearance. https://twitter.com/TBInvestigation/status/1405180461375164419?s=20, Hickman County Man Charged with Homicide, Attempted Homicide, Drug Investigation Results in Two Arrests, Drug Seizure, NOW HIRING: Want to put your administrative skills to good use to help protect and serve the state? Numerous organizations and businesses made sure search teams and investigators had food, drinks, and other supplies. The flowers were planted in pots, and yes, the pots were examined. UPDATED 7/1/21 at 1:05 p.m. (ET) We appreciate your partnership and ongoing interest in the search for Summer Wells. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said search teams are continuing to focus on the area around Ben Hill Road. If you see her, please call the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office at 423-272-7121 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Numerous people have been interviewed and Summer's family is fully cooperating in the investigation, the TBI said. However, we havent given up, and we wont.. Numerous search warrants have been executed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert for missing Summer Moon-Utah Wells. We havent forgotten her, and we wont. Yes. Have you collected and reviewed surveillance video? One year after the girl went missing, Summers father, Don Wells, released a statement. The Charlie Project, an organization that catalogs missing person cases, stated that Rose Bly was last seen in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on Aug. 1, 2009. Following the incident, Summer Wells mother, Candus Bly, filed for an order of protection against Wells. More on the. This slows search operations down in these areas but rest assured while encountering these conditions, we are still searching with an aggressive approach with extreme attention to detail, the Church Hill Rescue Squad stated in post on Facebook. If you have any knowledge of or information on the whereabouts of Summer Wells, please call the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 800-TBI-FIND (800-824-3463) or send tips to TipsToTBI@tn.gov. TBI said it received information through a tip that a Toyota truck was seen in the area of Beech Creek Road and Ben Hill Road in the late afternoon to early evening on either Monday, June 14th, or Tuesday, June 15th. The truck is described as possibly being a 1998-2000 maroon or red Toyota Tacoma, with a full bed ladder rack along with white buckets in the truck bed.. Just four days after the Amber Alert was issued, volunteers and agencies from Alabama joined in the search. We continue to urge the public only to share information from official sources. Have you analyzed cell phone data? The TBI confirmed it has received 730 tips so far, but none have resulted in a solid lead. As the reward fund remained the same, it was extended to June 15, one year since the child went missing for her Ben Hill Road residence in Northeast Tennessee. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation provided an update into the investigation and search for Summer Wells. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In order to preserve the integrity of the investigation, we will not provide additional information regarding the timeline. Live Now: TBI and area law enforcement give an update in the search for Summer Wells https://bit.ly/2U8Qxfr. She is about 3 feet tall and weighs around 40 pounds. She was reportedly last seen wearing grey pants, a pink shirt and was possibly barefoot. Yes. Have you questioned registered sex offenders in the area? The organization announced that crews would be in the Hawkins County area the weekend of July 24, and asked those that see them to refrain from posting about the search. Many of you are asking if we have a suspect or vehicle description. We know that this case has attracted the attention of many across the country who genuinely care about Summer and want nothing more than to help find answers, and we appreciate the interest. Officials said there have been a tremendous amount of hours spend searching the area and investigating her disappearance.. Right now, in essence, pretty much all were going off of is anything credible, credible leads, credible information.. Along with the physical implications, mental and emotional stress lingers. The longer this goes, the more concerned we get.. Authorities said Summers parents were upset about the situation and have been cooperative with law enforcement during the investigation. Her blonde hair is believed to be shorter than it appears in most of the pictures of her that authorities have circulated to help the search. Don Wells, the father of missing Summer Wells, released a letter to the girls kidnappers at midnight on Tuesday. We do not. Donald Wells confirmed that the boys were taken by the DCS to the Kingsport Times News, saying his house is not safe. He further clarified to the Times News that trespassers are approaching the house and the family is receiving threats on social media. Both have been questioned. If you are the driver of the truck or know who it may be, you are asked to contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. According to TBI, the FBI has joined the search for the missing 5-year-old. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation gave an update into the ongoing search for Summer Wells Wednesday. UPDATE: The ongoing investigation into last week's officer-involved shooting in Carroll County has resulted in additional charges today. Will Puckett is live now with a timeline of events up to this point. That center, in essence, serves most of the lower end of Hawkins County in our area, and actually that center was utilized during the search, he said. 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