Landing on Burke County’s most-wanted roster is not the kind of local shout-out anyone wants, but that is where deputies say Dean Edward Harmon now appears.
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says Harmon is wanted on warrants for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and larceny of a motor vehicle. Authorities list his date of birth as November 29, 1990, and his last known address as 2769 Antioch Rd. in Morganton. Residents are urged not to approach him and to contact law enforcement right away with any tips.
What The Sheriff Posted
In a public Facebook notice, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office shared Harmon’s name, the two vehicle-related charges, his date of birth and his last known Morganton address, and described him as having outstanding Burke County warrants. The post emphasizes that anyone who spots him should avoid direct contact, and instead call law enforcement or provide an anonymous tip.
According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, Harmon is being sought on counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and larceny of a motor vehicle.
How To Report Tips
Officials ask anyone with information about Harmon’s location or the outstanding warrants to call the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 438-5500 or email [email protected]. The county website also directs residents to Morganton–Burke Crime Stoppers for anonymous submissions and lists the sheriff’s office contact details for non-emergency tips.
Per Burke County, members of the public are specifically warned not to attempt to approach or detain Harmon if they see him, and to leave any enforcement action to law enforcement officers.
Public Records And Booking History
Public booking information compiled on third-party sites shows a listing for a Dean Edward Harmon who was booked in Burke County on May 14, 2026, which aligns in timing with recent sheriff activity and the current warrants. For official charging documents, upcoming court dates or inmate status, readers should rely on Burke County court records or the county detention center’s inmate roster.
According to RecentlyBooked, an entry under the name Dean Edward Harmon appears in the county’s mid-May booking data.
Legal Note
The warrants listed by the sheriff are allegations and are not findings of guilt. Anyone named in a county notice is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Stolen vehicle charges can carry serious penalties if a conviction is obtained, and Harmon’s case will move through Burke County’s court system if he is taken into custody.
Official updates and records are available through the sheriff’s office and county websites for those who want more information. Hoodline will continue to follow public records and sheriff postings, and will update this story if additional details are released, charges are formally filed, or an arrest is reported.
