FBI sanctions listing
MICHAEL LEWIS MILES, JR. AND LISHAWN KNOTT
MICHAEL LEWIS MILES, JR. AND LISHAWN KNOTT is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Law Enforcement Assistance programme, listed on 2026-06-03. Law Enforcement Assistance. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Escape Local Jail The FBI's Charlotte Field Office is assisting the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina to locate and arrest Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. and Lishawn Knott. Both men are charged with escaping from the Vance County Detention Center in North Carolina, on June 3, 2026. State warrants were issued for the arrest of both men in the State of North Carolina, General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Vance County, after they were charged with Escape Local Jail. Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. is described as a Black male, 33 years old, 6’1”, approximately 180 pounds, with black and brown eyes. He has a prominent neck tattoo. Lishawn Knott is described as a Black male, 21years old, 5' 10", 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead. The FBI is offering a reward up to $15,000 each for information leading to the location and capture of Michael Lewis Miles, Jr. and Lishawn Knott. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
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Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Law Enforcement Assistance |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Law Enforcement Assistance |
| Date listed | 2026-06-03 |
| Source record ID | fbi:164f161ed09445dc83d64bae7daba524 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Law Enforcement Assistance |
|---|
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:164f161ed09445dc83d64bae7daba524 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |