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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Friday August 2nd, 2024 :: 03:50 p.m. EDT

Advisory

*CAUTION* Law Enforcement Searching for Ryan Ricky Houston

Local and State Law Enforcement officials are currently searching for Ryan Ricky Houston (41 y/o white male) for felony warrants out of McDowell County. Houston is the suspect of a home invasion that occurred in McDowell County shortly before midnight. Houston, who is currently out on bond for Attempted First Degree Murder and Assault on Law Enforcement in Buncombe County, forced his way into a home in McDowell County, assaulted the homeowner and stole a firearm and vehicle. This stolen vehicle was located a short time later on Interstate 40 near exit 90. It is believed Houston then broke into Skyline Marine, off exit 90 of Interstate 40, and stole a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 truck. The truck is navy blue in color, crew cab (4-door), 4x4 LTZ. On the back glass of the truck is the wording "Skyline Marine", "Honda" and "Bass Cat" Local and State Law Enforcement officials are currently searching for Ryan Ricky Houston (41 y/o white male) for felony warrants out of McDowell County. Houston is the suspect of a home invasion that occurred in McDowell County shortly before midnight. Houston, who is currently out on bond for Attempted First Degree Murder and Assault on Law Enforcement in Buncombe County, forced his way into a home in McDowell County, assaulted the homeowner and stole a firearm and vehicle. This stolen vehicle was located a short time later on Interstate 40 near exit 90. It is believed Houston then broke into Skyline Marine, off exit 90 of Interstate 40, and stole a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 truck. The truck is navy blue in color, crew cab (4-door), 4x4 LTZ. On the back glass of the truck is the wording "Skyline Marine", "Honda" and "Bass Cat" with Tag Number HE-7004.

Warrants have been obtained on Houston and he is currently being sought by law enforcement. Houston is believed to be ARMED and DANGEROUS. If anyone sees this vehicle or Houston, PLEASE USE CAUTION! DO NOT APPROACH!....Contact Law Enforcement IMMEDIATELY.

ANYONE with information may contact Captain Shanon Smith (McDowell County Sheriff's Office) at 828-652-2235 or their local 911 center if an emergency.

Please see attached photo of Houston.

Media Inquiries can be directed to Tiffany Coates
828-652-2235 ext. 1254

Warrants have been obtained on Houston and he is currently being sought by law enforcement. Houston is believed to be ARMED and DANGEROUS. If anyone sees this vehicle or Houston, PLEASE USE CAUTION! DO NOT APPROACH!....Contact Law Enforcement IMMEDIATELY.

ANYONE with information may contact Captain Shanon Smith (McDowell County Sheriff's Office) at 828-652-2235 or their local 911 center if an emergency.

Please see attached photo of Houston.

Media Inquiries can be directed to Tiffany Coates
828-652-2235 ext. 1254

Address/Location
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235

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