Missing Junction City soldier found in Georgia jail

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Junction City soldier reported as missing by family members has been found incarcerated in Crisp Co. Georgia.

The family of Roberto Junior Familia, 24, reached out to 13 NEWS with information about a missing soldier from Junction City. They said Familia had been missing since March 19 and were desperate to find him.

While Familia’s immediate family lives in Florida and New York, they said attempted to make a missing persons report with the Junction City Police Department.

JCPD said was aware of the situation and Familia had been entered into the NCIC database as a missing person. It said officials attempted to check his welfare at his last known address, however, he was not found.

Around 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, officials said Familia had been found.

“On March 29th, Junction City Police Department was notified that Mr. Familia was currently incarcerated in Crisp County Georgia,” said a JCPD spokesperson. “Mr. Familia is safe and unharmed and is no longer considered a missing person.”

Familia’s family said they last heard from him in a message on March 21 in which he showed signs of distress and reason for alarm. After the message was sent, they were unable to contact him since they thought his phone may have gone dead.

The family said on Wednesday they are still very much concerned for Familia’s safety in the hands of the Crisp County Detention Center. They said officials in Georgia have not given straight answers regarding his health and well-being. They have been told they can visit him on Monday and remain unable to speak with him.

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