Buncombe County -- May 24, 2026: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is appealing to local residents for assistance in locating Jose Santos Mercado, who is wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.
Mercado is sought on serious charges, including assault inflicting serious bodily injury and assault by pointing a gun.
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Mercado could be armed and may be driving a white Dodge 4x4 pickup truck with NC tag RLF-6411. If you have any information on Mercado’s location, call the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office or 911.