Rest in Peace Deputy Prichard

On April 6th, Deputy Chard Prichard died when he fell into a sinkhole in just outside of Standing Stone State Park.

He, another deputy, and two state park rangers, were investigating a cold case homicide in the area of Rocky Mountain Road when they came across the sinkhole. As Deputy Prichard attempted to get a closer look with his flashlight the ground around the sinkhole gave way and he fell approximately 160-feet to the bottom.

Rescue personnel responded to the scene and recovered his body several hours later.

Deputy Prichard had served as a deputy for only 2 1/2 months. He had previously served in the Overton County Jail. He is survived by his wife.