Search Continues for Missing Teen
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public appeal to locate 16‑year‑old Raydriel Smart, who was reported missing after football practice on Tuesday morning. Raydriel was last seen at approximately 9:00 a.m. at Ridgeland High School, where he was participating in a scheduled practice session.
According to officials, the teenager was wearing a black short‑sleeve shirt and black pants at the time he was last observed. No additional details about his departure from the school grounds have been released, and authorities are treating the case as a missing‑person investigation pending further information.
Community members are being asked to review any surveillance footage, witness accounts, or personal observations that might shed light on Raydriel’s whereabouts. Even seemingly minor details could prove crucial in the ongoing search.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Jasper County Non‑Emergency Dispatch at (843) 726‑7519. Tips can also be submitted through the sheriff’s office website, where additional resources and updates on the investigation are available.