The search for 39-year-old Jermaine Pogue, who was reported missing in Alexandria, has come to an end as authorities have confirmed that he has been located and is now safe. The announcement to call off the Silver Alert, which was initially issued by the Louisiana State Police at the behest of the Alexandria Police Department, came earlier today, providing a sigh of relief to those involved in the search.
Details leading up to Pogue's disappearance note that he was last seen at his residence on Masonic Dr. in Alexandria on the morning of last Friday, later discovered missing that afternoon. The state police were then contacted to issue an alert after 5 p.m., as reported by the Louisiana State Police. Pogue, described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5’3” tall and weighing around 112 pounds, had an unspecified medical condition impairing his judgment, raising immediate concern regarding his ability to safely navigate without assistance.
During the period of Pogue's absence, residents and local enforcement were on high alert, with calls to report any information leading to Pogue's location encouraged to be directed to the Alexandria Police Department or by dialing 911. The specifics of Pogue's condition were not disclosed, but were of such a nature that they necessitated the urgent appeal to the public for his safe return, according to the Louisiana State Police.
Pogue’s return came without details about how he was located or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The Alexandria Police Department has assumed responsibility for all further inquiries and has not released additional information. In a brief statement, the department thanked community members who assisted in the search, acknowledging their support.
