Officials identify fallen deputy as devoted family man, military vet
CCSO said Deputy Utt joined the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in 2023 after serving in the U.S. military.
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) released the name of the deputy who was killed on Friday night after responding to a request for a welfare check.
Sheriff Kevin Kemp said, "It is with deep sadness that I confirm the loss of Carroll County Sheriff's Office Deputy Logan Utt, who was killed in the line of duty while serving our community."
CCSO said Deputy Utt joined the Carroll County Sheriff's Office in 2023 after serving in the U.S. military.
"Becoming a deputy sheriff was a lifelong dream, and he worked every day to make Carroll County a safer place," Kemp said. "Deputy Utt was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished family member, friend, and respected member of our law enforcement family. His service, courage, and dedication will not be forgotten."
CCSO's statment continued, "Carroll County has lost a hero, and a family has suffered an unimaginable loss. Please keep his wife, children, family, friends, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers.
"On behalf of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, we thank our community and law enforcement partners for their support and ask that you continue to keep Deputy Utt's family and our Sheriff's Office family in your prayers."
