Helicopter Looking For Someone/Something

[Henry]

Facebook reports that a Helicopter has been searching with a searchlight in the area of Buck Mountain.  Apparently late reports state they have left

[GamingWeasel]

A coworker of mine saw this too. Anybody know what is was about?

[mkr]

At approximately 1030 this morning, units from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office will be in the area of Ovitt Road, Buck Hollow Road & Woodward Road in Fairfax looking for a missing adult. There is no reason to believe that the public is in any danger at this time. This is simply a community notification.

[Henry]

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's assistance in locating the following individual:

 Mark Fontanilles
 Date of Birth: 1976
 White Male, 5'4", 118#
 Brown Hair, Brown Eyes

 Last seen yesterday in the area of Ovitt Road in Fairfax. An extensive search was performed last night and today by members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office to include the SRT Team, VSP and United States Border Patrol.

 There is no reason to believe that Mr. Fontanilles is a threat to the community. He is an adult who is missing under unknown circumstances.

 If you have any information, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.

[Chris Santee]

Again, just want to echo Henry's post:

There is no reason to believe that Mr. Fontanilles is a threat to the community. He is an adult who is missing under unknown circumstances.

 If you have any information, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 802-524-2121.

[khort]

I work with this gentleman & he is not being considered a threat to anyone. He has gone missing & it is out of character for him to do so. Hoping for a safe return for Mark. Thoughts to his family & friends.

[Chris Santee]

Thanks, khort.

And thanks to all who are searching.

[Chris Santee]

The search continues.
Police are asking folks to stay out of the woods near Buck Mountain, if possible,
as too many scents can make it more difficult on the K-9's.

[Henry]

 
                          Missing Person Mark Fontanilles

 
On the evening of October 13th at approximately 1936 hours Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to 26 Ovitt Road in Fairfax in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival they spoke with the father who advised he had not seen his son for several hours. Later that evening members of Vermont State Police, Border patrol and the Sheriff's Office searched in and around the premises. A K-9 was also used for a search of the nearby wooded area.
 
On the 14th of October members of the Sheriff's Office along with Border Patrol did an extensive search of the wooded area in and around Buck Mountain.
 
Canvassing of the area is presently being done with members of the Vermont State Police and the Sheriff's Office. We would anticipate another extensive search on the 17th with the use of specially trained K-9 units.
 
 
 
 
Robert W. Norris, Sheriff
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
802-524-2121

[Judi]

I just read an article online at WCAX that Mark has been found deceased. May he rest in peace and my sympathies to his family

[Henry]

Thanks Judi, Mary Kay had told me but I had not seen an official notice.  I did not know him, but heard nothing but nice things from  friends & co-workers.  So sad

[kpplus2]

sad but true

http://www.wcax.com/story/26817052/missing-fairfax-man-found-dead