Burke County deputies have put 46-year-old Jimmy Frank Peeler at the top of their most-wanted list, saying they are still trying to track down the Connelly Springs man on a stack of outstanding warrants, including failure to appear, two felony probation violations and fleeing or eluding with a motor vehicle.
The alert, circulated Monday, lists Peeler’s birth date as Jan. 3, 1980 and notes that efforts to locate him have come up empty so far. Authorities are asking residents to pass along tips to law enforcement and to leave any attempted citizen’s arrest to the professionals.
What the Sheriff Posted
According to the Burke County Sheriff's Office, today's Facebook post lays out Peeler’s current Burke County warrants: failure to appear, two counts of felony probation violation and fleeing or eluding in a motor vehicle. The post also lists his date of birth and urges anyone who knows where he is to contact the sheriff’s office.
Past Arrests and Local Context
Peeler has crossed paths with Burke County deputies before. A 2021 report says he led officers on a multi-county chase that ended in his arrest on drug and weapons charges, including a modified 12-gauge shotgun and a small amount of methamphetamine, according to WBTV.
Burke County residents may also recognize the sheriff’s office approach here. Deputies routinely turn to Facebook to spotlight fugitives and keep their most-wanted list in front of the public, a practice highlighted in prior coverage of how the agency uses Facebook to circulate its most-wanted roster.
How to Report Tips
Officials are asking anyone with information on Peeler’s whereabouts to call (828) 438-5500 or email [email protected]. Contact details and options for submitting anonymous tips are listed on Burke County's most-wanted page.
The sheriff’s office is reminding residents not to approach Peeler and to call law enforcement immediately if they spot him.
