ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department arrested and charged Brandon Norrelle Miller, 38, in connection with a shooting this past June at an Asheville apartment complex. During the arrest, Miller was found to be in possession of narcotics and handguns.

(Courtesy: Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office) Brandon Norrelle Miller, 38.

Miller was charged with:

  • One felony count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to inflict serious injury
  • Two felony counts of possession of firearm by felon
  • One felony count of discharging weapon into occupied dwelling or moving vehicle
  • One felony count of trafficking opium or heroin
  • One felony count of possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule II
  • One felony count of possession with intent to sell or deliver Schedule IV
  • One felony count of felony possession Schedule IV
  • One felony count of maintain vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substance
  • Two misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia
  • One misdemeanor count of assault by pointing a gun
  • One misdemeanor count of go armed to terror of people
  • One misdemeanor count of second degree trespass
  • One misdemeanor count of injury to real property

Miller was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under NO BOND by a magistrate. 

If anyone has any information about illegal drug or gun activity, please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD app or by texting “TIP2APD” to 847411. 

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