CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputy and Drone Pilot Joshua Blackwell responded to a call to assist the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., in the area of Adam’s Mill for a male kayaker who had reportedly been missing for approximately 8 hours.
Deputy Blackwell deployed his Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), better known as a drone, utilizing thermal imaging and a spotlight. Deputy Blackwell located the male within ten minutes of launching his UAV. The male was alive and checked out by first responders.
“I want to recognize our drone program for the outstanding and efficient work they provide to Clinton County and other agencies,” stated Clinton County Sheriff Sheriff Rich Kelly. “This is the third time in three months that Deputy Blackwell has utilized his UAV to locate an individual in the dark. I applaud the efforts of those involved in this program and thank them for their dedication to use these tools and provide this service. We currently have four drone pilots: Lieutenant Jerrad Blacker, Sergeant Thomas Pelling, Deputy Joshua Blackwell and Detective Ryan West. Well Done Deputy Blackwell!”
