Brandon Scott Owenby, 44, was killed on his motorcycle Saturday afternoon in a collision off of Hendersonville Road in south Asheville. Stephen Michael Poandl, 44, was charged by the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office for a misdemeanor death by motor vehicle on Feb. 10.
Here are some of the highlights, according to social media posts and news releases.
Authorities called it an isolated incident and said there was no threat to the community.
Following increased ICE activity since President Trump’s inauguration, Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin E. Miller explains his approach to dealing with agents of the controversial federal agency.
A surveillance camera at a downtown business captured video of Danquries Lamar Green shooting Jamel Ty’jon Grant.
Authorities have located 3-year-old Taj Massey after an Amber Alert went out to people in the Asheville area on Sunday morning.
APD is urging anyone with information about a burgundy Toyota RAV4 to come forward. The hit-and-run incident occurred in early November 2024.
Antonne Dewillard Smith Jr. was arrested at a house on Asheville’s Blanton Street
Shi Ying Kuai was accused of assaulting a woman during an acupuncture treatment at his home office.
Angelo Emayi Johnson, 26, was arrested on fentanyl possession charges after attempting to evade arrest on Saturday, Jan. 25.