2. Who is Rico Sterling?
•Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive
African American male
DOB 7/4/1989
5’9” and 162 lbs.
Black hair
Brown eyes
Last known address:
2214 Virginia Avenue
Knoxville, TN
3. WANTED
Wanted by TBI and the Cocke County
Sheriff’s Office for Felony Murder, Conspiracy
to Commit Aggravated Robbery and
Attempted Aggravated Robbery.
4. Allegations
On June 1, 2012, Sterling was involved in a
robbery of two victims at 335 Leaf Way in
Newport, TN.
He ensued in a struggle with the residents
inside.
One victim sustained a head injury and was
treated at the hospital. A second victim died
at the scene after sustaining injuries in the
struggle.
5. Description
Sterling has a criminal history
of traffic charges
Howard is 24 years old,
approximately 5’9” tall and
about 162 lbs.
6. Reward
TBI Top Ten Most wanted reward is $1,000
for information leading to Sterlings’ arrest
1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463)
7. Reward
TBI Top Ten Most wanted reward is $1,000
for information leading to Sterlings’ arrest
1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463)