CCSO Searching For Missing Man

The Cocke County Sheriff;s office and the Cocke County Emergency Management Agency has put out a request for the public’s help in finding a missing man. 71 year old Marty Pellasma of Del Rio was last seen late Tuesday morning in the Pond Curve area of Del Rio when he went for a motorcycle ride. The family believes he could be either in Cocke County or just across the state line in North Carolina. He was on black/grey Yamaha TW200 dual sport. The Madison County, NC sheriff’s office and Greene County Sheriff’s Office are assisting in the search for Mr. Pellasma. He was believed to be wearing light gray motorcycle gear and a black helmet. Anyone with information should call thes sheriff’s office at (423) 623-3064.