Sadly, info coming out of Searcy, Arkansas. Police called off volunteer search for 2 year old Malik Drummond. Case is now criminal. Nancy Grace is scheduled to cover this case tonight. From Searcy Police Dept. December 1, 2014 Since the start of our search for two (2) year old Malik Drummond, the Searcy Police Department has utilized all available resources to locate a child that had reportedly “wandered off” from his home on West Park Street. As you all know, an alert was immediately sent out through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) as well as an Amber Alert. Naturally, we immediately entertained the possibility of criminal activity being a factor in his disappearance. While the search went on for Malik based on the reported information, Searcy detectives with assistance from state police investigators and FBI agents, conducted a very active investigation under a much larger range of possibilities. This investigation has been kept separate from the very large, around the clock search operation being conducted from the command centers. That search has included, in addition to law enforcement and other emergency services personnel, hundreds of citizen volunteers, search teams from around the country and representatives from the NCMEC. Multiple K9 teams have also been deployed. From the start our city has attempted to conduct an organized, safe and documented search, spanning several miles in the hopes of finding Malik alive and well. Our search has included, among other things: all land areas in and around the city, residences (houses and apartments), abandoned houses, buildings, crawl spaces, dumpsters, vehicles, parks, drains/sewers (using cameras from the water department), ponds, creeks, and the local river (Little Red). In addition to resources such as trained K9s, we’ve searched these areas by air with helicopters, divers from the White County Sheriff’s Office and boats from Arkansas Game & Fish. Last night, a full one week after the reported disappearance time, officers conducted a vehicle/pedestrian check point in the neighborhood of Malik’s disappearance. All passing motorists and pedestrians were questioned in the hope that anyone remembered seeing Malik the week before. Nothing related to his reported disappearance was learned. At this point in our investigation, considering the statistical information provided by the experts from NCMEC, as well as the extensive range of area searched and researched, we cannot reasonably believe this child is lost, or hiding waiting to be discovered anywhere near the area he could’ve traveled on his own. While we are just as committed to finding Malik and the truth behind his disappearance, we’ve depleted the usefulness of volunteers to re-search areas that now must be cleared by trained personnel and experts who are focused on the only possible remaining scenarios. The Command Center, originally set up at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and yesterday morning moved to the Searcy Fire Department’s Central Station, is being suspended effective immediately. As new information is learned by investigators, it’s possible the need to re-open the center for volunteers could arise; for the time being, however, the need no longer exists. I can’t stress enough how appreciative we all are for the wonderful outpouring of concern and assistance has been throughout this horrific ordeal. Our investigation is ongoing as is the search for Malik. This agency will not stop until he is found and the truth is discovered. We’re asking for all citizens to be very clue conscious and report any information learned to us immediately. As with any active criminal investigation, the details of such cannot be discussed and we’re asking for patience and understanding from all people not to cloud our efforts with false leads, rumors and innuendo. To be candid, this is a very serious matter and we’re appealing to everyone’s best nature and sense of responsibility. We’ll continue to provide the most updated information as we can. Thank you all in advance for your cooperation and assistance. Jeremy Clark Chief of Police
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 22:15:18 +0000
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