Perth Road Shooting Suspect Released

James Ray Bost, the Troutman man accused of firing pellet or BB rounds into passing vehicles along Perth Road, has been released from custody after posting bond as his criminal cases move through the Iredell County court system.

Court records indicate Bost posted bond on multiple criminal charges on June 29, 2026, allowing for his release from the Iredell County Detention Center while awaiting future court proceedings. In addition, Bost filed an Affidavit of Indigency, and the court appointed legal counsel to represent him in the pending cases.

Bost was initially arrested in May following an extensive investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office into a series of incidents involving motorists whose vehicles were allegedly struck by BB or pellet gun fire while traveling along the 1000 block of Perth Road near Troutman. Detectives said the investigation involved months of surveillance, witness interviews, and the use of digital surveillance equipment before identifying Bost as the suspect.

Following his arrest, investigators expanded the case, ultimately charging Bost with numerous felony and misdemeanor offenses related to multiple reported incidents involving occupied vehicles. Prosecutors allege the incidents occurred over several months and involved numerous victims.

According to court filings, Bost's request for appointed counsel through an Affidavit of Indigency was granted, ensuring he will be represented by a court-appointed attorney throughout the judicial process.

While Bost has been released pending trial, the criminal charges against him remain active. Under North Carolina law, posting bond is not a determination of guilt or innocence but allows a defendant to remain out of custody while complying with conditions imposed by the court.

For the motorists whose vehicles were allegedly targeted, the legal process is only beginning. With multiple felony cases still pending, many victims may now face months—or potentially longer—before the cases are resolved through the court system. During that time, hearings, motions, and possible plea negotiations are expected before any final disposition is reached.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has previously described the investigation as one involving significant community cooperation and extensive investigative work, noting that detectives used surveillance technology and evidence recovered during the execution of a search warrant to build the case against Bost.

Bost is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Future court dates have been scheduled as the cases continue through the Iredell County judicial system.