The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has issued a call for assistance in the search for two Lincoln County individuals, Jeremy Richard Gales and Megan Danielle Johnson, last seen in the Startown Road area of Lincolnton. According to a report by QC News, the pair went missing on July 15, and the sheriff's office was alerted by Gales' grandmother on July 19.
Gales, 37, is characterized as a white male with brown hair and green eyes. Described as five feet tall and weighing 205 lbs, he sports tattoos on his arms, having left behind a residence on the 3500 block of Startown Road. Johnson, 34, is a white female, standing at five feet four inches tall and weighing 204 lbs. She has brown hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on her wrists and ankle, reported missing along with Gales.
Efforts to locate the duo have been ongoing since their disappearance, with local authorities requesting that anyone who has any information contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Although details surrounding their disappearance remain scarce, the investigators are keen on gathering any insights that might aid in resolving the situation.
In an article published by WSOCTV, it is specified that the woman who reported them missing is Gales' grandmother, adding a layer of community urgency to the search. The Lincoln County Communications Center, along with Crime Stoppers, have opened lines for any tips, hoping to cast a wider net that might bring them home. A sentiment echoed by the WCNC coverage of the story.
Contact details have been made available for anyone who might have information concerning the whereabouts of Jeremy Richard Gales and Megan Danielle Johnson. The public may reach out to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 704-732-9050, directly contact Detective J. Woodard at 704-689-7019, call the Lincoln County Communications Center at 704-735-8202, or reach out to the Lincolnton Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at 704-736-8909.
