Missing Judge William Woodland has been found deceased

UPDATE: Bannock County Sheriff's office said they have found the body of former Judge William Woodland, 84, of Pocatello. He was located on Tuesday afternoon on South Putnam Mountain after a tip from a community member.

Woodland was reported missing on Sunday evening, December 7. Family said the last time they saw him was at his church services around 12:30 p.m., and then he was seen at the intersection of Lone Pine Road and Gay Mine Road.

Woodland served as a magistrate and district judge for over 20 years and retired in 2022. A family spokesman told Local News 8 he was suffering from memory loss.

"To the community, we say as a family, thank you so much for your time, for your resources, for your dedication in helping us find Bill and bring him home again," said family member Rod Eggleston. "Honestly, the last several days have been miserable not knowing. But now we know and we know he's at peace and the family is at peace."

Search and Rescue crews used helicopters and have been searching the area where he was last seen.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, law enforcement is directing you to contact the Bannock County Sheriff at 208-236-7111 immediately.