The Craven County Sheriff’s Office has issued an active warrant for 27-year-old Jeancarlos Castellanos, a resident of New York, New York, following a fraud investigation. Castellanos is wanted for questioning regarding multiple felony charges, including felony identity theft, felony financial card theft, felony obtaining property by false pretense, and felony conspiracy. Law enforcement officials state that the suspect is also suspected of committing similar crimes across several states, with a trail of alleged criminal activity extending from Florida to Pennsylvania. The investigation began after deputies requested public assistance on August 12, 2026, to identify a man operating a black Cadillac Escalade with fictitious registration plates. The Criminal Investigation Bureau subsequently identified Castellanos as the person of interest. Authorities emphasize that while the charges are allegations, Castellanos is currently at large and remains a person of interest in an ongoing multi-jurisdictional inquiry. The Craven County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding Castellanos’ location to come forward. Residents are asked to contact the Craven County Sheriff’s Office directly at 252-636-6620 or Craven County Communications at 252-633-2357. Additionally, tips can be submitted anonymously through the Craven County Crime Stoppers mobile application or via the internet at p3tips.com/986. Individuals may also report any sightings or information to their local law enforcement agency. The warrant was issued on August 28, 2026, as the investigation continues to expand across state lines. The public is reminded that Castellanos is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Law enforcement continues to seek his apprehension to answer these serious criminal charges.