Rico Derell Sterling is wanted by the TBI and Cocke County Sheriff's Office for felony murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery, and attempted aggravated robbery for his involvement in a June 1, 2012 robbery in Newport, TN where one victim died and another was injured. Sterling is described as an African American male, 5'9" and 162 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. A $1,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.

1. Rico Derell Sterling
TBI Top Ten Most Wanted
Illana Tate
Executive Officer
24 January 2014

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)