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.
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
Charges stem from alleged May 21 attack on a woman hiking in the Bent Creek trail system
Officers say suspect stole vehicle from Walmart, fled toward Asheville before crashing and running away on foot
Warrant alleges victim was confined without consent for purpose of terrorizing her
Woman told deputies she was assaulted while finishing a run in the popular recreation area
As recent traffic changes continue to reverberate across Asheville, N.C., one alteration has proven to be a more difficult adjustment than others: the removal of the U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.
Former detention officer held on $10,000 bond as criminal investigation continues
Jacob Lee Beasley, 36, was arrested by Asheville Police Department officers today on 12 different charges, many for drug trafficking.
Hendersonville murder suspect Gudrun Linda Jean Casper-Leinenkugel was denied bond today by a Hendersonville judge. County records say she will next appear in court for a Aug. 13, 2026 disposition hearing.