The search continues for a missing 4-year-old boy believed to be in danger. Johnathan Everett Boley, 4, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. The sheriff said the father reported Johnathan was 5 years old, but the family later told WVTM 13 that he is actually 4.Sheriff Nick Smith said the boy’s father reported him missing at about 1 p.m. The boy weighs 50 pounds, has blond hair, blue eyes and was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and “Paw Patrol” shoes, authorities said.The sheriff said they were told Johnathan was with his older brother and a black Labrador Retriever seen in this photo. That dog is also missing.Watch the latest full news conference below.The searchOfficials are continuing the search and the volunteer search will resume at 7 a.m. Friday. Smith said that more than 161 volunteers and 126 first responders joined the search efforts on Thursday, with the FBI also assisting in the investigation.Watch video of the search scene below: The search covered 500 acres, but was temporarily suspended when volunteers flagged potential explosives, which were later identified as non-explosive items.Agencies, including the FBI, have been using drones, divers and tracking dogs to search for the boy. A helicopter from Montgomery is also being used. What officials are learningJohnathan’s father was taken into custody after what were believed to be explosive devices were found on the property. The father is a former military member. Neighbors said they have heard explosions for weeks. There was one reported Wednesday, but officials cannot confirm if that is connected to the missing child. The child’s mother moved to Florida one year ago and the father is given five days each year for visitation. The child went missing during visitation, according to the sheriff. Asking for information Johnathan’s aunt, Kim Smith, described him as a “country boy who loves nature, Paw Patrol, and running.” She is urging the community to pray for his safe return.The sheriff asked anyone with a doorbell camera or game camera to check their video to see if the child is on it.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 205-384-7218 or call 911.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
JASPER, Ala. —
The search continues for a missing 4-year-old boy believed to be in danger.
Johnathan Everett Boley, 4, was last seen about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 7000 block of Highway 195 in Jasper. The sheriff said the father reported Johnathan was 5 years old, but the family later told WVTM 13 that he is actually 4.
Sheriff Nick Smith said the boy’s father reported him missing at about 1 p.m.
The boy weighs 50 pounds, has blond hair, blue eyes and was wearing a yellow Mickey Mouse shirt, black pants and “Paw Patrol” shoes, authorities said.
The sheriff said they were told Johnathan was with his older brother and a black Labrador Retriever seen in this photo. That dog is also missing.
Walker County Sheriff’s Office
Watch the latest full news conference below.
The search
Officials are continuing the search and the volunteer search will resume at 7 a.m. Friday.
Smith said that more than 161 volunteers and 126 first responders joined the search efforts on Thursday, with the FBI also assisting in the investigation.
Watch video of the search scene below:
The search covered 500 acres, but was temporarily suspended when volunteers flagged potential explosives, which were later identified as non-explosive items.
Agencies, including the FBI, have been using drones, divers and tracking dogs to search for the boy. A helicopter from Montgomery is also being used.
What officials are learning
Johnathan’s father was taken into custody after what were believed to be explosive devices were found on the property.
The father is a former military member. Neighbors said they have heard explosions for weeks. There was one reported Wednesday, but officials cannot confirm if that is connected to the missing child.
The child’s mother moved to Florida one year ago and the father is given five days each year for visitation. The child went missing during visitation, according to the sheriff.
Asking for information
Johnathan’s aunt, Kim Smith, described him as a “country boy who loves nature, Paw Patrol, and running.” She is urging the community to pray for his safe return.
The sheriff asked anyone with a doorbell camera or game camera to check their video to see if the child is on it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office at 205-384-7218 or call 911.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.