Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood Update

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Oct. 31, 2024) — On October 30, 2024, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel preferred charges against Specialist Wooster Rancy, 21, with the 5th Engineer Battalion, in relation to the death of Sergeant Sarah Roque. The general nature of the charges against Specialist Rancy is for the murder of Sergeant…

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Fort Leonard Wood update

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (October 24, 2024) — A person of interest has been taken into custody in relation to the death of Sergeant Sarah Roque. The incident continues to be under investigation by the Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division. Updates will be provided as they are available. -30- Due to the ongoing investigation,…

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Fort Leonard Wood update

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (October 22, 2024) — It is with a heavy heart that we inform the Fort Leonard Wood community that our missing Soldier, Sergeant Sarah Roque, 23, has been found deceased. Sergeant Roque, of Ligonier, Indiana, is a bridge crewmember, serving as a Mine Dog Handler with the K9 Detachment, Headquarters and…

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Fort Leonard Wood update

By Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Oct. 21, 2024) — The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sgt. Sarah Roque, a missing Soldier assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion. Roque’s last known whereabouts were in the vicinity of Fort…

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