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Suspect arrested after cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A man has been arrested after a cyclist was killed in a crash Thursday morning in the east area of Asheville. The Asheville Police Department identified 26-year-old Alexander Rozos as the bicyclist in the fatal collision before noon near the 300 block of Swannanoa River Road. Officers said Rozos was traveling […]
Police: Cyclist dead after apparent hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Police confirm they have identified and found the box truck. The Asheville Police Department confirms a male cyclist is dead following a hit-and-run wreck along Swannanoa River Road near the intersection with South Tunnel Road on Thursday, July 18. Investigators have closed off about...
'Assailants' using toy 'Orbeez-style' guns to target walkers in downtown Asheville, NC, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A Western North Carolina police department released photos Thursday of "assailants" officers say are using "Orbeez-style" guns to target downtown pedestrians. Rick Rice with the Asheville Police Department said officers are asking for the public’s help identifying the individuals who used the toy water pellet guns...
Asheville Man Charged with Ethnic Intimidation
Asheville -- July 18, 2024: Asheville Police Department Press Release: Asheville Police Detectives have identified and charged. another man with Ethnic Intimidation following an assault at the West Asheville Library on June 29. Detectives charged Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly with Ethnic Intimidation specifically for his actions on June 29th at...
Livingston Apartment fatal shooting caught on video; son's bond reduced; 2nd man arrested
ASHEVILLE - A 23-year-old facing an attempted first-degree murder charge appeared in court July 16 for actions his defense attorney said were “inarguably reasonable and prudent.” The same day, a second man was arrested in connection to the June 24 fatal shooting at Livingston Apartments. Isaiah Rayshawn Waddell, 23, of Asheville, was arrested...
Local Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Prison for Multiple Felonies
Hendersonville – Lafoy Ball Jr., 57, of Hendersonville, was recently sentenced to a minimum of 110 months and a maximum of 144 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of Felony Larceny, including one Felony Larceny from a Construction Site. Ball also acknowledged his status as a Habitual Felon during the hearing. The sentencing was presided over by the Honorable Superior Court Judge Peter Knight.
Asheville councilwoman's nephew murdered; local community leader speaks on violence
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Councilwoman Sheneika Smith has confirmed that her 29-year-old nephew Caleb Savon Gilliam was murdered on Saturday, July 13, outside of the Livingston Heights apartment complex. The Asheville Police Department (APD) reported that a fight erupted outside of the complex at Livingston Street and Depot...
Officials find missing, endangered 85-year-old in Henderson Co.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons said a missing and endangered man has been found in Henderson County. According to officials, 85-year-old Richard Lee Dulin was last seen leaving a home in Hendersonville in a red Ford F150 with North Carolina license plate: HD62688. The truck has a “very large” trailer hitch.
Reward in BID vandalism cases upped to $6,000
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The reward in two vandalism cases tied to the recently approved Business Improvement District (BID) in downtown Asheville has been increased to $6,000. On June 6, 2024, a member of the BID Steering Committee found their vehicle with its tires slashed, an “A” anarchy symbol...
Vacant homes acquired by DOT for I-26 Connector becoming havens for drug users, neighbors say
Residents of East West Asheville say vacant homes now owned by the NCDOT to make way for the upcoming I-26 Connector project have become havens for drug users and people experiencing homelessness. Cathy Sherman said she moved to Asheville eight years ago and bought a house just off Hanover Street...
Buncombe GOP chair won't be removed after assaulting school board member: NC party rules
The Buncombe County Republican chair won't be removed from his position after being found guilty of assaulting a GOP school board member. County party Chair Doug Brown was found guilty July 8 of misdemeanor assault on a female in Buncombe County District Court. The trial came after county school board member Amy...
Asheville police open new public safety office in North Asheville for easier access
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department (APD) has opened a new public safety office in North Asheville where residents can file or request police reports. It is located at Fire Station 13 on Broadway Street in the Five Points neighborhood. Residents can now go there and receive the same services offered at APD's downtown location.
Cyber expert warns of increased scam risks during Amazon Prime Day
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tuesday, July 16 is the start of Amazon Prime Day and many are excited about the online deals that come with it. But, this is also a time for online scammers to come for a shopper's personal information, and they can do it in multiple ways.
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