Atkinson County Sheriff Vows Accountability After Murder Suspect Escapes Custody
Atkinson County Sheriff David Moore has vowed accountability after a murder suspect, Pablo Zuriel Miranda, escaped custody early Sunday morning. Miranda, who faces charges including felony murder and aggravated assault, was being transferred from the jail's booking office to a…
Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2026 —
ATKINSON COUNTY – Sheriff David Moore of Atkinson County has pledged accountability following the escape of a murder suspect, Pablo Zuriel Miranda, from custody early Sunday morning. Miranda, who is facing serious charges including felony murder and aggravated assault, managed to flee while being transferred from the jail’s booking office to a transport van.
Sheriff Moore has publicly taken responsibility for the incident, attributing the escape to poor decisions made by jail staff. In his statement, the sheriff offered an apology to the community for the breach in security.
Extensive search efforts are currently underway, involving the cooperation of multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities have indicated that they believe Miranda is no longer in the immediate vicinity of the jail.
The Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to exercise caution and not to approach Miranda if he is sighted. Instead, citizens are asked to report any information regarding his whereabouts immediately to the authorities. The search for the escaped suspect is ongoing.
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