NASHVILLE – A body was located near Nashville in Howard County Saturday. The search had started Friday for Joshua Hagood, who was last seen walking on railroad tracks off Pump Springs Road near Nashville. He was seen with his 5-month old dog.
Saturday, a search team located a body. The body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for positive identification and to determine the cause of death. Joshua’s dog was located alive, identified by the family, and released back to them.
Howard County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Joey Davis said, “I would also like to thank all of the volunteers and agencies that assisted in this search effort, including the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Garland County Search and Rescue, Benton Search and Rescue, CAM-Christian Aid Ministry, Nashville Fire Department, Nashville Police Department, Centerpoint Fire Department, Athens Fire Department, Umpire Fire Department, Mineral Springs Fire Department, County Line Fire Department, Dierks Fire Department, Miller County OEM, Miller County Search and Rescue, Bowie County Search and Rescue, Pafford EMS, Hempstead County Search and Rescue, Office of Emergency Management, “3R” ‘K9 Search Team, 9th West Judicial Task Force, and ADEM.
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Special thanks also go to the Little River Baptist Association for donating food and supporting the volunteers during the search efforts. In total, 124 people and seven K9 teams assisted in the search efforts. Your support, time, and dedication are greatly appreciated.”