Remains of Northern Valley man found near Hidden Hills Rd.

The remains of a Northern Valley man missing since last March have been found near Caswell.

On May 31^st, Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of human remains discovered near Hidden Hills Road. Troopers believed the remains were those of 54-year-old Charles Smith, who was reported missing in mid-March last year.  The initial missing person report stated that Smith was last seen in February of 2019, and had left his cell phone at his home.

On June 6^th, the State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the remains were those of Smith.  Next of kin has been notified, and Troopers say no foul play is suspected at this time.