On July 19th, 2024, at approximately 1:18 p.m. deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in Cherry Road Estates in Washington regarding a Domestic Assault. The suspect, 31-year-old Ryan Austin Stalls, fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.
The adult female victim was assaulted with multiple weapons. A female child under the age of 12 was also assaulted with a weapon. Both victims were transported by EMS for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is still on going.
Deputies have obtained warrants, charging Ryan Austin Stalls with Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury and Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Stalls also has an outstanding Warrant for Felony Parole Violation. Stalls was last seen operating a dark blue 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 30 day registration tag. Additional charges will be forthcoming.
Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ryan Austin Stalls to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111. You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online at www.p3tips.com/195. Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.
