FOUND: IVAN CHEPURKO

UPDATE:
Ivan has been located and reunited with his family!
A special thank you to the Roane County Sheriff Deputy’s, their drone unit, their K9 unit, and Roane County Central Dispatch for all of their help!
Another Very Special Thank You to Zack Sterner who found Mr. Chepurko and called our office to report he found Mr. Chepurko and gave him a ride.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Kingston Police Department is looking for information in relation to the man pictured above. This is Mr. Ivan Chepurko and he was last seen on 1/6/2025 at approximately 11:30pm and was discovered missing this morning on 1/7/2025 at approximately 6:30am. Mr. Chepurko left from the area of Meadowview Apartments on Bailey Road, here in Kingston, and has not been heard from since. If anyone has any information or sees Mr. Chepurko please call Central Dispatch at 865-354-8045.
People in the surrounding area please check your outside buildings such as sheds and garages. Due to the cold temperatures he could be looking for shelter.