Haymarket Police Department

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Sad news from southern Virginia this morning. Praying for all.

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

05/27/2026

Last week we had the privilege of hosting 15 kindergarten students from Wakefield School. Students were given a presentation on Law Enforcement, a tour of the department, a book reading session, craft time, lunch, and a drone demonstration. What a great group of scholars! We all had an amazing time!
A special "Thank You" to the chaperones, Events Coordinator Julia Crofford for getting everything together, and Town Treasurer Roberto Gonzalez for a wonderful lunch!