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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 […]
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...
Two accused of targeting pedestrians with water pellet guns charged
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said two suspect who were wanted for targeting pedestrians with what resembled Orbeez-style water pellet guns have been arrested and charged. Officers reported that they responded to multiple reports over the past week of individuals being targeted by the unknown suspects.
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...
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run on Swannanoa River Road
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday morning on Swannanoa River Road, and Asheville police are searching for a white box truck believed to have been involved. The crash happened about 11:42 a.m. on Swannanoa River Road near South Tunnel Road, Asheville police said.
Fallen Henderson County Sheriff's Deputy, Marine Ryan Hendrix honored with bridge naming
Nearly four years after he was shot and killed in the line of duty, Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Hendrix was honored with a bridge named after him at a July 18 ceremony at the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. The bridge that runs over Interstate 26 on Four Seasons...
Reward increased for second time for information on vandalism to vehicles
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police say the reward has been increased for information about the reported vandalism to two vehicles they say are owned by BID Steering Committee members. According to a news release from the Asheville Police Department, police are still investigating the vandalism that was reported...
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...
CrowdStrike outage could lead to new scam threats, local cyber experts say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On the morning of Friday, July 19, millions of people across the country went to log in to their devices and saw the effects of an update sent out by cyber security software provider CrowdStrike gone wrong. "Some of us might've initially thought that this...
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.
Deputies warn people of credit card scammers impersonating local businesses
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. — The Transylvania County Sheriff's Office is warning people and businesses of a scam impersonating legitimate businesses. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) According to deputies, these scammers change the listed phone numbers of local businesses/services in Google and impersonate them in an attempt to...
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