BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. —

The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says an inmate the sheriff's office reported on Thursday was mistakenly released is not a fugitive on the run.

On Thursday, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office said Corey Howell was mistakenly released on Sunday, Nov. 30.

On Friday morning, the sheriff's office sent the following update and said a clerical error led to the mistake:

"BCSO has spoken with Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) regarding Corey Howell and at this time there are no active holds or warrants related to these charges.

"Upon a thorough review from both agencies, it has been determined that Mr. Howell is not a fugitive on the run and was not mistakenly released. His bond for all his valid pending Transylvania charges resulted in a written promis

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