PRESS RELEASE WANTED SUBJECT:

Jessica Ashley Merritt W/F, 5’3”, 133lbs.

Below is a photo of Jessica Merritt. A 3rd Degree Felony Interference with Child Custody warrant has been obtained by Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Lyons is asking the public for their help in locating Jessica.

Sheriff Lyons is asking that you do not approach Jessica Merritt and that if you see her immediately contact your nearest law enforcement agency.

If anyone has any information in reference to this case or may know the whereabouts of Jessica Merritt, to please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, at (936) 327-6810. You may also submit an anonymous tip at p3tips.com, the P3 App, or call Polk County Crime Stoppers, at 936-327-STOP, where you can remain anonymous and may collect a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

Due to this being an active and ongoing investigation, no further information is being released at this time.