The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that 16-year-old Joshua Ryan Slingerland, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been located. Joshua, a white male, was last seen in Catoosa County in the early hours of January 31, 2026, and authorities had indicated he might be in the East Ridge, Tennessee area.
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Wednesday, February 4, that Joshua has been found, but no further details are available at this time.
Earlier, law enforcement had asked the public for assistance in locating him and encouraged anyone with information to contact Detective Clay Thompson at (706) 935-2424.