The U.S. Marshals Service continues its search for 43-year-old Jonathan Petty, who remains at large in connection with a murder case in Western North Carolina. Petty is charged with a 2024 murder in Cleveland County and is described as a black male standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous as they urge the public to remain vigilant. The search area spans Western North Carolina and the Upstate region, with Petty reportedly having family and friends in Cleveland, Rutherford, Gaston, and Buncombe Counties, as well as ties to Spartanburg and Greenville Counties in South Carolina. To encourage tips leading to his capture, the reward for information has been increased to $6,000. The U.S. Marshals are actively coordinating with local authorities to locate Petty, who has not yet been apprehended. Individuals with information regarding his whereabouts are encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service or local law enforcement agencies in the affected counties. The case remains active as investigators continue to piece together details surrounding the 2024 incident in Cleveland County. Petty’s status as a wanted suspect is current, with no recent reports of his arrest or release from custody. The increased reward underscores the priority placed on locating him and bringing him to justice for the alleged murder.