June 10, 2024 - (Update: 9:30) - Sheriff Kevin Windham reports that at 8:32pm this evening, SCSO Chief Deputy Chad Hooper and Game Warden Sam Anderson located Mr. Martin and his boat in the waters of Toledo Bend. While this isn't the outcome anyone had hoped for, we are grateful to be able to bring him home to his family.
The SCSO extends our sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Martin. May God be with all of you during this time.
To the citizens, Texas and Louisiana Parks and Wildlife, Huxley VFD, and Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office, we are forever grateful for your assistance.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has made a public plea Monday as they are searching for a man that has been missing since Sunday, June 9, 2024.
The Sheriff's Department has issued the following statement in reference to the search, Sheriff Kevin Windham reports that the Shelby County Sheriff's Office along with Texas and Louisiana Games Wardens, are continuing to search the Huxley area of Toledo Bend on land and water in efforts to locate John Martin, Jr., 64, of Joaquin. Martin went on the water by boat Sunday, June 9, 2024 and has yet to return.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Chief Deputy Chad Hooper at 936-572-5045 or the SCSO at 936-598-5601.
