Advisory
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office is happy to report that James Paul Cunningham has been located alive, safe, and well.
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May, 31, Jackson, WY – On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a possible missing person. The Wyoming Highway Patrol had been advised that a 19-year-old male told his mother he had broken down in an unknown area on Monday, May 28, 2018. He had planned on going camping and then to work. His mother had not heard anything further from him.
Teton County Sheriff’s Investigators were notified and sent out a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for the subject and the vehicle. Investigators learned that the man did show up for work at a local hotel on Monday morning, May 28, 2018. He left for lunch around noon and did not return to work.
He was last seen just before 4:00pm on Monday, May 28, 2018, getting a ride out of the Flat Creek area towards Jackson in a full-size, black, crew-cab pick-up truck with two white males who appeared to be in their 20s.
Deputies located the vehicle on Flat Creek Road while on an unrelated call, north of the National Elk Refuge, but there was no sign of the missing man. He was driving a 1996 green Mercury Sable station wagon. The vehicle was mechanically disabled and locked.
The man has been identified as 19-year-old James Paul Cunningham of Jackson, WY.
Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Mr. Cunningham, including anyone who may have given him a ride in the last few days, is urged to call the Teton County Sheriff’s Office at 307-733-2331. Currently, no foul play is suspected. This is an active investigation.
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office is happy to report that James Paul Cunningham has been located alive, safe, and well. 
MESSAGE RELAYED ON BEHALF OF TETON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
UPDATE 6/1/2018 3:30pm - The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is happy to report that James Paul Cunningham has been located, and is alive, safe, and well.
Mr. Cunningham proactively contacted law enforcement upon learning there was an investigation in process to locate him, and is currently being interviewed by Sheriff’s Office personnel.
Coordination of information and cooperation between agencies was critical in resolving this investigation.
“The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the quick work and collaboration with our partners, as well as the assistance from members of the public that provided helpful information throughout the course of this investigation,” said Teton County Undersheriff, Matt Carr.
Mr. Cunningham proactively contacted law enforcement upon learning there was an investigation in process to locate him, and is currently being interviewed by Sheriff’s Office personnel.
Coordination of information and cooperation between agencies was critical in resolving this investigation.
“The Sheriff’s Office is grateful for the quick work and collaboration with our partners, as well as the assistance from members of the public that provided helpful information throughout the course of this investigation,” said Teton County Undersheriff, Matt Carr.
ORIGINAL MESSAGE 5/31/18 5:42pm - Teton County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for missing person James Paul Cunningham. James was last seen in the area of the Flat Creek Road north of the National Elk Refuge on 5/28. James is a 19 year old black male, 5'10" tall, 135 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, wears glasses or contact lenses, and was last seen wearing a shirt, jeans, and a ballcap. Please see attached photos and press release below for more details. If you have seen James or have information concerning his whereabouts, please contact Teton County Sheriff's Office Dispatch at 307-733-2331.
For Immediate Release
Missing Person Investigation
Thursday, May, 31, Jackson, WY – On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a possible missing person. The Wyoming Highway Patrol had been advised that a 19-year-old male told his mother he had broken down in an unknown area on Monday, May 28, 2018. He had planned on going camping and then to work. His mother had not heard anything further from him.
Teton County Sheriff’s Investigators were notified and sent out a BOLO (Be On The Lookout) for the subject and the vehicle. Investigators learned that the man did show up for work at a local hotel on Monday morning, May 28, 2018. He left for lunch around noon and did not return to work.
He was last seen just before 4:00pm on Monday, May 28, 2018, getting a ride out of the Flat Creek area towards Jackson in a full-size, black, crew-cab pick-up truck with two white males who appeared to be in their 20s.
Deputies located the vehicle on Flat Creek Road while on an unrelated call, north of the National Elk Refuge, but there was no sign of the missing man. He was driving a 1996 green Mercury Sable station wagon. The vehicle was mechanically disabled and locked.
The man has been identified as 19-year-old James Paul Cunningham of Jackson, WY.
Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Mr. Cunningham, including anyone who may have given him a ride in the last few days, is urged to call the Teton County Sheriff’s Office at 307-733-2331. Currently, no foul play is suspected. This is an active investigation.
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Address/Location
Teton County Emergency Management
3240 Adams Canyon Dr
Jackson, WY 83001
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 307-733-9572
Teton County Sheriff's Office
307-733-4052