St. George, Utah – In a concerning incident that began with an Amber Alert, Brittany Etta Deal, a 27-year-old mother from St. George, Utah, and her three young children, Braylee Michelle Kelly, Quentin Michael Kelly, and Brixton King Haley, were reported missing and endangered on Monday, August 19, 2024. The children were last seen at 5:15 PM when they were picked up from daycare by 36-year-old David Gene Remley, despite an active protective order against him due to a recent family altercation.
The situation escalated rapidly as law enforcement agencies, including the St. George Police Department, Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), and various other agencies, coordinated efforts to locate Brittany and her children. They were found safe and unharmed on August 20, 2024, at 2:05 PM by the Nevada Highway Patrol near Winnemucca, Nevada. David Remley, who was with them, was taken into police custody.
The initial alert raised significant concerns due to the protective order and the uncertainty surrounding Brittany’s presence in the vehicle when the children were picked up. The vehicle, a white GMC Terrain registered to Brittany Deal, became the focus of a multi-state search effort.
The community and social media platforms were filled with concern and relief as the news of their safe recovery spread. Several individuals shared their thoughts on Facebook:
- Steve Kelley commented, "Good work Nevada Highway Patrol!!!!"
- Jennifer Harjamaki expressed, "I’m glad that she and the kids are returned safe."
- Monique Salas noted, "Shes been with him..they both came into my store together."
- Relda Sandgran questioned, "So glad they were found unharmed. My question is why did the day care center release those children to him. Was he on the list to be able to pick up the kids."
- Robyn Young shared, "They have been located safely by NHP (a little over an hour ago) near Winnemucca and the suspect is in custody."
- Lola Rowe remarked, "This is wild. This is why we need to check on our friends in domestic situations."
The swift resolution of this case underscores the importance of community vigilance and the coordinated efforts of law enforcement. As the investigation continues, the St. George Police Department is working with Nevada authorities to determine the full circumstances surrounding this incident. The relief felt by many is palpable, as reflected in the widespread gratitude expressed across social media.