10/20/2023
*Sad Update
***For Immediate Release - October 27, 2023. 9:30am ****
On October 26, 2023, Tillamook County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a report of a deceased person floating in the Ghosthole area of Tillamook Bay.
A TCSO boat was launched and recovered the body. The deceased has been identified as Tommy A. White, 21, of Garibaldi. White was last seen on October 14, and reported missing on October 15, 2023. He was the subject of a comprehensive search of the area.
Next of kin have been notified, and according to investigators, no foul play is suspected in this incident. "This is a tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. White's family and friends at this time," said TCSO Undersheriff Matt Kelly
**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — October 18, 2023, 1:30 pm ****
On October 15, 2023, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible missing adult. Tommy A. White, 21, of Garibaldi, had left the family’s house distraught about personal matters the night before. Deputy Chris Rondeau and Deputy Mike Reeves began an investigation and search for Mr. White. Friends and family were contacted and a missing persons alert was broadcast to all police agencies in the region. The family put up posters and searched the area for Mr. White. Mr. White was last seen at the Garibaldi Chevron station at 10:15 pm.
Mr. White failed to show up for work early this week, and TCSO’s Deputies are increasing search efforts in the area. Please see attached posters for more information regarding a description of Tommy White. If you have seen him, or know of his whereabouts, please contact Deputy Chris Rondeau at 503-815-3379.