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Update: Augusta County man reported missing by family member

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Jeremy Scott Pelter
Jeremy Scott Pelter

Update: Wednesday, 9:36 a.m. Jeremy Scott Pelter has been safely located, according to a report from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.


First report: Tuesday, 10:48 a.m. A 41-year-old man has been reported missing, and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance locating him.

Jeremy Scott Pelter was last seen at his residence on Sunday. He was reported missing last night by a family member.

Pelter is a white male who is 6’0” tall, 225 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

He should be driving a 2021 Black Hyundai Palisade with Virginia tags and PELTERS on the license plate.

Pelter left his Waynesboro residence and was going to visit a friend in West Virginia. It is unknown if he made it there.

If anyone has any information about this missing person, please contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017.

 
 




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A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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