Water discovery made during search for DJ Young Slade in Milton
Search at Milton pond near DJ Young Slade's home
The search continued Friday morning for 27-year-old Nathan Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade. SKYFOX was flying over a pond in the area late Friday morning when a dive team was observed pulling something from the water. This is a breaking news story.
MILTON, Ga. - The search continued Friday morning for 27-year-old Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade.
What we know:
SKYFOX was over a pond near Mayfield Road and Baldwin Drive in Milton, which is near Smith's home, late Friday morning when they observed something being recovered from the water.
The object was carried to a nearby tent. Dozens of first responders and the Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Dive Team were observed at the park and in the pond before the discovery was made.
At this time, Milton police have not confirmed whether a body was found or if the activity is related to Smith’s disappearance.
Smith was reported missing Feb. 3 after he left his home at approximately 6 a.m. without his phone. Milton police and local agencies began a search almost immediately, posting a missing person flyer to social media Tuesday afternoon.
It was later confirmed that Smith is the son of Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon, whose legal name is Jonathan Smith.
On Thursday, the search concentrated on the Mayfield Park area. Law enforcement deployed several K-9 units to scour the neighborhood and nearby bodies of water, including a specialized bloodhound from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said the bloodhound has completed 25 successful searches in the last year.
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Authorities have expressed concern for Smith’s safety, noting he may be disoriented and in need of medical assistance. Smith is described as 5-feet-9 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milton Police Department at 678-297-6300.