Murder case of man accused of shooting Carroll County deputy continued
Michael Puckett's case was continued to Nov. In the meantime, Deputy Logan Utt’s family and community are remembering his service Michael Puckett, accused of killing Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Logan Utt and injuring another deputy during a welfare check in May, appeared in court Tuesday. The case was continued to allow his defense team more time to review recent documents. In late May, investigators say Deputy Utt and another deputy responded to a home on Fancy Gap Highway for a welfare check. During the visit, authorities say Puckett shot both deputies , killing Utt.
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The ceremony honored those who have died in the line of duty. Investigators say Puckett fled the scene, prompting a 48-hour manhunt that ultimately ended with his arrest in Mount Airy.