**Alert** Troutman Man Wanted For Murder Of His Father

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is as asking for the public’s help in finding a Troutman man wanted for murder.

On Saturday, January 14th, Iredell Deputies discovered the body of Michel Renard Clarke deceased in a home off Emmanuel Road, south of Troutman.

The investigation has determined that Clarke was murdered.

The suspect in this case is Clarke’s 23-year old son Carlton Michael Clarke. A murder warrant has been issued.

If you have any information on where Carlton Michael Clarke can be located, please call 911 or 704-878-3100. DO NOT APPROACH Clarke; he should be considered as dangerous. Clarke is 6’3” tall and weighs 172 pounds.

Photo: Iredell County Sheriff’s Office