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Crime & Safety
2 years ago
APD still digging out from ‘staffing crisis,’ down 63 positions

Even with an officer shortage, lower violent crime and property crime stats are “a testament to how far we’ve come,” APD’s new deputy chief says.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sean Aardema moves into role of deputy chief at APD

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Sean Aardema has held many positions since joining the Asheville […]

Danny Mack Akins Jr., 53, on Monday, May 13, 2024, pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man pleads guilty in “theft ring,” “chop shop,” assault and more

A Candler man on Monday pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges and has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police seek help investigating armed robbery on Amboy Road

Asheville police have asked for the public’s help investigating an armed robbery on Thursday night at a convenience store in the 200 block of Amboy Road.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in assault at Aston Garden Apartments

Kaseem Carltrelle Simmons, 29, was arrested Thursday afternoon while leaving an apartment complex on Spruce Hill Court.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Fictitious license plate leads to drug arrests in West Asheville

A vehicle with fictitious tags drew police attention, leading to a pair of arrests on drug charges Wednesday in West Asheville.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Have you seen him? Man with warrants sought by sheriff

Joshua Daniel Reed has multiple warrants for his arrest.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect accused of using American flag as a weapon

Police say a man used an American flag as a weapon to attack a store employee who confronted him about an attempt to take a beverage.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man arrested in gunfire incident Sunday night in Hendersonville

Phillip Hill has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in shooting incident Sunday.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Suspect arrested in Sunday shooting in West Asheville

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a non-fatal shooting on Sunday, May 4, in West Asheville.

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