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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery

The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest

Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says

Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas

The home at 710 Brookshire Street in Asheville is the subject of a court-ordered nuisance abatement following an investigation into persistent illegal drug activity and prostitution, according to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement.
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case

Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Lowe's of Smokey Park Highway in Asheville.
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance

Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras

Participants in past Asheville Fire Department Explorer programs take part in hands-on firefighting training.
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
Asheville Fire Department opens Explorer Program for teens

Teens ages 14-18 can apply for the hands-on program offering firefighting training, mentorship and leadership skills

Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is making an effort to capture an adult female bear after she injured an Asheville resident in their home on Tuesday evening.

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Asheville mayor calls for vote to terminate Flock camera contract

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has called for a City Council vote authorizing the termination of a city contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns from residents about privacy and security.

Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Asheville police seek help locating teenage suspect in July shooting

The Asheville Police Department have requested assistance from the public with locating Elijah William Poore, 18, who has open warrants related to a July 24 shooting.

Crime & Safety
6 days ago
More than 125 grams of fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in Asheville motel bust

On Aug. 11, 2026, members of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team seized 25.9 grams of fentanyl, 48.6 grams of cocaine, 51.9 grams of methamphetamine, five handguns and $3,272 in a Rock Haven Motel drug bust.

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