Update from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, July 20 at 10 a.m.:
Jeremy has been located and is ok and back with his family.
Press release from the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office:
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing juvenile from the West Asheville area of Buncombe County.
Jeremy Howell is age 17, a white male, approximately 5’ 8” and 150 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. Jeremy Howell was last seen on July 14th at a residence on Brennan Brook Drive. Howell has medical conditions which require him to take medication and he does not have his medication with him.
Anyone with information about the location of Jeremy Howell is asked to contact the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 250-6670 or Asheville-Buncombe CrimeStoppers at (828) 255-5050. Callers can remain anonymous with both numbers.
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