Burke County Most Wanted

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating Michael Joel Davis, who currently has outstanding warrants and has not been located by law enforcement.

Davis, born July 19, 1997, is wanted on charges that include:

• Two counts of felony trafficking opium or heroin

• Felony possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance

• Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

• Failure to appear on all charges

  
  

Davis’ last known address is listed as homeless in Morganton, with an additional address listed at 4121 Corpening Bridge Road in Morganton.

Anyone with information about Davis’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 828-438-5500 or by email at burkesheriff@burkenc.org.

The information was posted by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office on August 14, 2026.