Tuesday marks one week since 5-year-old Summer Wells was reported missing. TBI spokesperson Leslie Earnhart said in response to the question of how long a case like this should last, This one is outside the norm as far as the amount of time it is taking to locate 5-year-old Summer Wells. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 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. The contributions of the members of each rescue squad and volunteer fire department within Hawkins County simply cant be measured. One year after the girl went missing, Summers father, Don Wells, released a statement. Additionally, the photo was not released by law enforcement. Agents continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.Please call 1-800-TBI-FIND with credible information. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said they are not giving up in the search for the missing 5-year-old. The 56-year-old was processed just after 12 a.m. on Sunday and released later that morning. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has responded to an uptick in misinformation being spread online about Summer Wells, who went missing earlier this year. The TBI confirmed it has received 730 tips so far, but none have resulted in a solid lead. "Agents and Hawkins County detectives have not requested investigative assistance from any private citizen.". Woman accused of driving into home, killing former pro basketball player Galen Young granted diversion, MPD searching for person of interest after gas station shooting that killed a man, Juvenile inmate escapes Wilder Youth Development Center, YMCA holds ribbon cutting ceremony for its new location in Whitehaven, Searching for Summer Wells: One Year Later, who were taken into DCS custody late last year, was arrested on Oct. 30 for driving under the influence. Some go as far as to solicit donations. Yes. 2/28/2022. Since then, that number has jumped to 2,200, TBI officials told WVLT News. It's the. Wells told the Kingsport Times News on Monday, LIVE: The Search for Summer Wells - Community Reactions. Moving forward, we ask the public not to submit tips as a result of a video you have viewed on YouTube or a theory youve seen posted on Facebook. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND. TBI spokesperson Leslie Earhart spoke on the case as it passed into its second week, saying, this one is outside the norm. At the time, more than 106 agencies from six states had joined the search. FBI agents continue to assist with the investigation. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Yes. A report from the Hawkins County Sheriffs office revealed that Summer Wells mother filed a trespassing complaint after a social media creator and five friends came to her property. Months later, she remains missing, but the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office says the case remains a priority and investigators continue to follow up on tips. The national average value for one volunteer is $28.54 per hour, per person. Yes. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Another group, Heels on the Ground, also began documenting the case on the video platform. While we do not discuss specifics about evidence gathered in an ongoing investigation, we can tell you that numerous search warrants have been executed, and any potential digital evidence has been collected. 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. She reportedly left her home that night to meet a cousin at a bar, but she never reached her destination. Officials said that the case is not considered a cold case yet, however, since agents and detectives are still searching for the missing girl. Should we develop information that she was abducted and have suspect and vehicle specifics to provide, we will share it with the public immediately. To date, weve received well over 2,000 tips. Both have been questioned. This was the first time either of the parents spoke to members of the media. We also appreciate the cooperation of the property owners in Beech Creek, most of which gave us whatever access we needed. All rights reserved. Lawson also addressed the Hawkins County community as a whole, saying the support from this county and surrounding community is outstanding. Specifically he thanked those that helped support searches by doing things like bringing food for volunteers. LIVE: TBI officials speak on the one-year anniversary of Summer Wells' disappearance https://bit.ly/3xReYzp. At the time, the search had composed of 1,150 searchers that had logged more than 13,800 hours of searching. That does not count the hundreds of phone calls made to follow up on tips reported to law enforcement that were the result of non-factual information posted on social media. Just because we may not be seen as such a large presence in and throughout the area, rest assured that we have not quit and wont quit until we find Summer Wells, officials said. Were going to continue on until we find Summer and put this case to rest, Lawson explained. WVLT News reached out to Donald Wells twice to confirm the report, but he refused to answer questions regarding where the boys were or if they were taken by the DCS. WATCH LIVE: Murdaugh trial prosecutor gives closing arguments, Public File: publicfile@wsmv.com - 615-353-2260. Hawkins County Sheriffs Office officials provided an update on the investigation and search for Summer Wells Sunday. We do not. Weve collected surveillance photos and videos from a variety of locations. Just because we may not be seen as such a large presence in and throughout the area, rest assured that we have not quit and wont quit until we find Summer Wells, the release states. The parents are upset and cooperating with law enforcement, officials said. The sheriffs office announced more than 106 agencies across six states have joined the search for Summer, covering more than 3,000 acres of land. The flowers were planted in pots, and yes, the pots were examined. LIVE: Day 6 of Search For Summer Wells Concludes. Have you questioned the parents? The TBI said it could not release additional details in the open investigation but said it would "immediately" notify the public should investigators uncover new information that could help find Summer. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation gave an update into the ongoing search for Summer Wells Wednesday. The search continues Monday for missing 5-year-old Summer Wells. Within the next two weeks, Coup is hosting an incident debrief with counselors on hand for all who were on the ground looking for Summer. An AMBER Alert remains active until a child is located. Theres been very limited ground searching since the scaling back, said the incident commander of search operations, Captain Tim Coup. Additionally, drones were used to map the area and to pinpoint bodies of water as well as any other points of interest. She has not been located.Call 1-800-TBI with info! According to her relatives, she had her last encounter with the 5-year-old child at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Speaking with command staff, speaking to subject matter experts that were involved from other agencies out of state, getting together every day, putting all these things together to make the decision- I can say made the decision easier but it didnt.. UPDATED 11/10/21 - The investigation into the disappearance of 5-year-old Summer Wells remains active and ongoing. The Hawkins County Sheriffs Department shared an update on Facebook. 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. Testing for . We also ask property owners in that area to call 1-800-TBI-FIND if they have surveillance or trail cameras that havent yet been reported to or reviewed by authorities. At this time, thats just not the case., Earhart added that they have received nearly 50 leads so far, but none have panned out so far. Jail, where he remains, according to WJHL. To date, weve received approximately 1,500 tips. Summer Wells has been at the center of an AMBER Alert for 83 days. The pastor of the Wells family spoke to WVLT News about the girls disappearance for the first time. ' he said. Our team continues to sift through hundreds of tips and it turns out that most of them are rooted in rumors and bad information spread on social media.. Authorities asked the public to stop reporting rumors and speculation early in the investigation after they received hundreds of tips but no solid leads. This investigation weighs heavily on us all, and I promise that no one wants answers more than we do, Earhart said. Summer Wells three brothers were removed from the Wells household by the Department of Child Services, according to a new report. @canduswells/TikTok; Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Summer Wells, 5, was reported missing on June 15 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The crews reported searching more than 1,000 acres for Summer by the end of the day Friday. Pastor David rider said he is struggling because the AMBER Alert case has created a sense of hopelessness for the family. The truck, described as having white buckets and a ladder in the bed, has still not been identified, according to TBI officials. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to work alongside the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Tennessee Hig. She was reported missing to the Hawkins County Sheriffs Office at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15th. He isnt sure how much his rescue squad spent on supplies and other expenditures from the search for Summer Wells, but he assured that his agency will not be put in the red because of it. This case is still very active and intense, with everything possible being checked out by Hawkins County Detectives and Agents of the T.B.I., Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson said. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, grey shorts and she was possibly barefoot when she went missing. I feel in my heart that somebody has came up here and took her has lured her away from here, she said. The Kingsport Times later reported that Summers three brothers had been removed from the Wells household by the Department of Child Services. Have you analyzed cell phone data? Wednesday marks 6 months since Summer Wells went missing from her Hawkins County home. That didnt include the command staff, that didnt include the logistics, that didnt include TBI, FBI. Please help us bring her home! Sunday, in a release, the TBI announced it would be scaling back its search efforts in the search for Summer Wells due to the difficult terrain exhausting crews both physically and mentally. Weve noticed an uptick in misinformation being spread online about the search for 5-year-old Summer Wells, who went missing from her home in Hawkins County in June. The TBIs fixed-wing search helicopter had also logged a combined 21.2 hours of flight in the search, which was facing problems with the terrain. She claims to be a Christian, and then she claims to be a psychic. Doing so helps us get to the most important information as quickly as possible. Summer went missing from her fami l y's Tennessee home on 15 June. Weve noticed an uptick in misinformation being spread online about the search for 5-year-old Summer Wells, who went missing from her home in Hawkins County in June. Fox News Flash top headlines for August 4. I hate to think that. Her parents believe Summer was abducted from their property. Along with the physical implications, mental and emotional stress lingers. Have you conducted aerial searches? These are just a few of the agencies that have assisted in the search for Summer Wells. On Monday, TBI released new details in the case. 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. 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