FBI sanctions listing
MICHAEL TIMOTHY PUCKETT
MICHAEL TIMOTHY PUCKETT is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Law Enforcement Assistance programme, listed on 2026-05-31. Law Enforcement Assistance. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
The FBI’s Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Field Offices are assisting the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia with the search for Michael Timothy Puckett. Puckett is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy and the shooting of a second deputy at a residence in Cana, Virginia, on May 29, 2026. Upon arrival at the residence for a welfare check requested by a family member, the two deputies made contact with Michael Timothy Puckett, who allegedly opened fire on the responding deputies. Puckett fled the scene and remains at large. On May 30, 2026, Puckett was charged with Aggravated Murder: Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Carroll County General District Court, Criminal, and a state warrant was issued for his arrest. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the location and capture of Michael Timothy Puckett. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Law Enforcement Assistance |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Law Enforcement Assistance |
| Date listed | 2026-05-31 |
| Source record ID | fbi:0917f41cd1cb4429bb6bfbc9ed0902cf |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Law Enforcement Assistance |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 27, 1971 |
| Gender | Male |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:0917f41cd1cb4429bb6bfbc9ed0902cf |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |