On Thursday, July 1, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office took to social media to request public assistance in locating a runaway teen. Sheriff’s Deputies and Davisboro Police Officers were searching the Davisboro at the time.
According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 18-year-old Israel Garrett ran away from Broken Shackle Ranch in Davisboro. Garrett is autistic.
He was safely located following the successful search.
“The runaway from Broken Shackle Ranch has been located,” said a post to social media by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “Thank you all for your help in locating him.”