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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Shelby officer fired, SBI investigates after viral arrest video sparks outrage

Doorbell camera footage appears to show a woman being punched multiple times during an arrest; police chief calls officer’s actions “disturbing and inappropriate.”

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Former women’s prison officer arrested on felony sex crime charge

James Allen Mathes, 66, a former officer at Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa, was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office detectives after an investigation revealed a relationship between Mathes and a detainee at WCCW.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville wants bigger flood warning system after Helene failures

Asheville leaders discussed delayed flood alerts, emergency coordination and new plans for sirens, gauges and evacuation systems during Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Why does Buncombe County want this empty store?

Buncombe County moves to buy JCPenney building for disaster response center

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
North Carolina medical examiner crisis grows, strains investigations

Buncombe County medical examiner warns staffing shortages could delay death certificates, criminal cases and family closure

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Citations surpass 15 at former Patton Avenue U-turn

The Asheville Police Department has reported double digit numbers for citations and warnings issued to motorists who have attempted a now-illegal U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Florida man charged in Buncombe County identity theft, hotel fraud scheme

Investigators say stolen personal information from victims across the U.S. was used to book rooms at an Asheville hotel; suspect faces 25 felony charges

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville trail attack suspect makes first court appearance

Charges stem from alleged May 21 attack on a woman hiking in the Bent Creek trail system

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Suspect still at large after stolen vehicle pursuit in Weaverville

Officers say suspect stole vehicle from Walmart, fled toward Asheville before crashing and running away on foot

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Felony kidnapping charge added against suspect in Bent Creek trail attack

Warrant alleges victim was confined without consent for purpose of terrorizing her

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