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    Asheville man charged with robbery and assault in McDowell Co.

    By Joanna Johnson,

    26 days ago

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    MCDOWELL, N.C. (WSPA) – On June 13, Deputy James Day responded to the 81-mile marker on I-40 for a report of a robbery.

    The victim reported that his motorcycle became unstrapped and fell from his truck while traveling on I-40. He had left the scene to rent a trailer.

    William Huskey, 45, was in the process of loading the motorcycle onto a trailer when the victim returned, attempting to steal it. A confrontation ensued and Huskey assaulted the victim and fled with the stolen vehicle.

    Huskey was arrested a short distance from the scene by deputies and NC State Highway Patrol.

    Huskey was charged with Common law Robbery and Simple Assault and received a $25,000 secured bond.

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