CARROLL COUNTY, Va. – The man accused of killing a Carroll County deputy has been denied bond, according to Carroll County Commonwealth’s Attorney Roger Brooks.
Michael Puckett appeared Tuesday in Carroll County General District Court, facing several charges, including:
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- Murder of a law enforcement officer
- Attempted murder of a law enforcement officer
- Two counts of assault firearm use in the commission of a felony
- Possession or transportation of a firearm by a convicted violent felon
- Possession of a taser, explosives, ammunition, and other weapons by a convicted felon
The charges stem from a May 29 incident, when a routine wellness check turned deadly. Carroll County deputies responded to a home on Fancy Gap Highway after a family member requested a check on Puckett. When deputies arrived and attempted to make contact, Puckett allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting Deputy Logan Utt and injuring another deputy.
The shooting sparked a multi-state manhunt, which ended with Puckett’s arrest on May 31 in Surry County, North Carolina, after he was spotted on a wildlife game camera.
On Tuesday, Carroll County General District Court Judge Robin Kegley denied Puckett’s request for bond, meaning he will remain in custody until his next court hearing.
Puckett has appealed the bond decision to Carroll County Circuit Court. The appeal is scheduled to be heard Wednesday, July 22, at 10 a.m.