Tuesday, the Burke County Sheriff's Office added Eduardo Lopez Gregorio to its most-wanted roster, citing outstanding warrants alleging sexual battery. Authorities list Gregorio's date of birth as Feb. 15, 1991, say he has not yet been located, and tie the case to Morganton. Residents are urged to contact law enforcement with any information about his whereabouts.
What Officials Posted
The sheriff's office shared Gregorio's photo and case details in a public Facebook post and asked residents to help locate him, according to the Burke County Sheriff's Office. The post emphasizes that tips should go directly to the sheriff's office and that citizens should not attempt to approach him. The alert follows the department's regular practice of using social media to circulate its most-wanted notices.
County Listing Shows the Charge and Address
The county's official Most Wanted page lists Gregorio's birth date as Feb. 15, 1991, records a charge of "sexual battery" and gives a last known address in Morganton, per Burke County. The online entry shows a posting date of Aug. 15, 2025, and a last update on Dec. 3, 2025, indicating the warrants have been outstanding for several months. That listing repeats the request for anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office at (828) 438-5500 or [email protected].
How to Report Tips
Officials ask anyone with information about Gregorio to call the Burke County Sheriff's Office at (828) 438-5500 or email [email protected]. The department's social post notes that anonymous tips may be submitted through Morganton-Burke Crime Stoppers. Authorities also ask the public not to confront Gregorio and to contact law enforcement immediately if he is seen. Providing a specific location and any vehicle description can help deputies verify tips and respond more quickly, they said.
Legal Note
The warrants described are allegations and do not represent a conviction. Under North Carolina law, suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Warrants indicate that a judge or magistrate has found probable cause to issue them, and local authorities will typically seek to arrest the subject and present the case to a magistrate for initial proceedings. For confirmation of charges, court filings or docket updates, the Burke County Clerk of Superior Court maintains public records of case actions.
What to Watch For
Gregorio's placement on the county's most-wanted roster adds to a series of public appeals the sheriff's office has issued this year. Officials say tips will be investigated and that any significant developments will be reflected on official county channels. Hoodline will continue to monitor public records and law enforcement postings for changes in the case status and update this story as warranted.
