Alamo Police Dept

05/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At approximately 9:26 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a request from a family member to conduct a welfare check at 13658 Fancy Gap Highway.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the residence. Upon arrival, two deputies made contact with a male subject identified as Michael Puckett. During the encounter, Puckett opened fire on the responding deputies. Deputies returned fire.

Both deputies were struck by gunfire. One deputy sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is currently receiving medical evaluation and is reported to be in stable condition.

Michael Puckett fled the scene and remains at large. A coordinated law enforcement search is currently underway.

Puckett should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone who sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to immediately call 911.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp

05/24/2026

05/14/2026

⚠️‼️FRAUD ALERT‼️⚠️

We have been made aware of fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating the bank and spoofing our phone number. Please remember that we will never call and ask for your account information, debit card number, online banking credentials, or other sensitive information.

Do not provide any personal or banking information over the phone. If you ever feel unsure about a call claiming to be from us, hang up and contact your local branch.

05/11/2026

From May 10th to May 16th, officers are recognizing National Police Week, which is denoted by a black band on their badges. We extend our gratitude to all badge-wearing officers and their supporting families.

2026 National Police Week What is National Police Week? National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2026, we will commemorate it with live, in-person events. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold ceremonies, including the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen o...