Coverage of crime in Asheville focuses on public safety, law enforcement investigations, court proceedings and policy changes. Reporting follows incidents from discovery through the conclusion of legal matters.
The 34-year-old pled guilty to firearm possession by a felon and attaining habitual felon status in connection with a December 2024 Asheville traffic stop.
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Should repeat felons automatically face substantially longer prison sentences than first-time offenders?
A 67-year-old man died at Mission Hospital following a single-vehicle collision on Tunnel Road.
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Do you feel safe in your neighborhood regarding recent reports of drug and gun activity?
Officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, and two firearms following a routine traffic stop near Haywood Road.
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Do you feel your local neighborhood has become less safe in recent months?
Authorities are looking for a bearded man who held up a local business on Haywood Road at gunpoint.
Trevon Demarkus Stone faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, for the April 26 shooting incident.
Bruce Haddock received an eight-day jail sentence following his recent arrest at Pack Memorial Library.
Asheville reporting spans criminal investigations, police department operations, court cases and public safety initiatives. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as incidents unfold. Seasonal spikes in activity often correlate with tourism cycles and changes in visitor density. Police use-of-force policies and shifts in local public safety strategy remain the most consistent points of public concern.
