Local residents, please be alert and aware. Do not approach this individual should you see or encounter him, and contact Captain Shanon Smith (McDowell County Sheriff’s Office) at 828-652-2235 or their local 911 center immediately. He is believed to be armed and dangerous.
From McDowell County Sheriff’s Office
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), 4×4 LTZ. On the back glass of the truck is the wording “Skyline Marine”, “Honda” and “Bass Cat” with Tag Number HE-7004.
If you have any information regarding this individual, please contact Captain Shanon Smith (McDowell County Sheriff’s Office) at 828-652-2235 or dial 911 and contact law enforcement immediately.
Please see attached photos of Houston and the truck in question.
