06/03/2026
COMBINED REWARD UP TO $40,000 TO LOCATE AND CAPTURE THE ESCAPEES. UP TO $20,000 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL.
From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame and the FBI Charlotte
Public Affairs Officer:
UPDATE 10:06 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Vance County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the SBI, the Henderson Police Department and other law enforcement partners are working to locate two men who escaped from the Vance County Detention Center on June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m. The FBI and the Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward up to $40,000 to locate and capture the escapees. Up to $20,000 for each individual. They may be traveling together or separately.
Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott are both considered armed and dangerous. Miles and Knott were in the Vance County Detention Center held for multiple state drug trafficking and gun related charges. They were familiar with one another prior to being arrested.
Miles is 33 years old, 6’0”, approximately 180 lbs., with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo.
Knott is 21years old, 5' 11", approximately 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes with numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.
We are asking the public to check home surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the escapees. We also ask everyone to lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, and lock up your sheds.
If you see Miles and Knott, do not approach them, call 911 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925.
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From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame:
**UPDATE 4 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Vance County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for two males who escaped from custody at the Vance County Detention Center.
On June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Michael Miles AKA Mike Mike (Black male, 33 years old) and Lishawn Knott (Black male, 21 years old) escaped from the Vance County Detention Center. Both individuals are considered armed and dangerous.
The Vance County Sheriff's Office, along with assisting law enforcement agencies, is actively conducting search efforts to locate and apprehend both individuals. Citizens are urged not to approach either subject if seen.
Anyone who sees either of these individuals or has information regarding their whereabouts is asked to immediately contact 911 or the Vance County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff's Office at (252) 738-2200 or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the P3 Tips mobile application.
Sheriff Curtis Brame stated, "The safety of our community is our highest priority. We are utilizing all available resources to locate these individuals as quickly as possible. We ask the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any sightings or information that may assist law enforcement in bringing this incident to a safe resolution."
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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**Urgent** Two detainees have escaped from The Vance County Jail, as of about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, and are to be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach. Contact law enforcement immediately. Henderson Police Department - NC pictures below in cooperation with Vance County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney - Eleventh Prosecutorial District. Michael Miles is seen in orange. LiShawn Knott is seen in black.
