Missing Teen Found Safe
From the Aug 11, 2026 e-EditionMcKENZIE (August 10) — Jayden Gordon, 16, of McKenzie returned to Carroll County on Monday after an almost week-long disappearance. His mother, Tisha Gordon indicated he had been missing since Tuesday night, August 4.
Jayden reportedly reached out to McKenzie Police Department on Monday who then worked with Sharon Police Department to coordinate Jayden’s safe return to Carroll County.
Jayden is healthy and has been reunited with his mother, Tisha.
McKenzie Police extends its thanks to Sharon Police, Greenfield Police and Weakley County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
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