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APD trying to locate embezzlement suspect

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David Forbes | 21 days ago

The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Quincy Albert Brock, 38, of Barnardsville. Brock is accused of embezzling over $100,000.

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Cuts threaten to end legal help for 2,200 domestic violence victims

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David Forbes | 27 days ago

A $330,000 reduction in Pisgah Legal Services' state and federal funding could leave more than 2,200 local domestic-violence victims without legal assistance. The Asheville-based nonprofit is scrambling to close the gap but may reduce services.

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BREAKING: New Belgium fire 'very suspicious'

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Caitlin Byrd, Emily Patrick | 04/07/2013

The cause of the structure fire that started in the River Arts District late April 5 evening remains as opaque as the smoke that billowed from it. The flames overtook two buildings at the future New Belgium site on Craven Street. (Photo by Max Cooper) ***UPDATE Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m.: AFD has determined these fires were intentionally set.***

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After four arsons in five days, AFD asks for community's help

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David Forbes | 04/07/2013

After eight structure fires in five days — four intentionally set — the Asheville Fire Department is asking for the public's help in finding those responsible.

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Former APD evidence room manager pleads guilty to embezzling drugs

NEWS

David Forbes | 03/28/2013

Former Asheville Police Department evidence room manager William Lee Smith has pleaded guilty to a federal charge for embezzling $10-30,000 in drugs from the evidence room, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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APD charges woman with murder of an unborn child

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David Forbes | 03/28/2013

The Asheville Police Department has charged a woman with murder of an unborn child, alleging that she falsely claimed to be a midwife and delivered a stillborn child during a home birth.

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Stabbing sparks community reaction, questions of possible hate crime

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David Forbes | 03/25/2013

On March 17, a man — reportedly shouting homophobic and racist slurs — stabbed a Club Metropolis employee. The crime has sparked a community reaction, including plans for a benefit. The APD is not qualifying the incident as a hate crime, and the suspect was released March 21.

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APD seeks public's help in identifying Blue Ridge Pharmacy break-in suspect

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David Forbes | 02/08/2013

The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect in a Nov. 11 break-in at the Blue Ridge Pharmacy.

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'We have exhausted all leads:' APD suspends Moffitt Twitter hacking investigation

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David Forbes | 02/06/2013

Claiming that they've "exhausted all leads to this point," the Asheville Police Department has suspended its investigation of the alleged hacking of state Rep. Tim Moffitt's Twitter account last year. The legislator's account sent out an offensive message that he implied was an effort by his political opponents to discredit him.

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APD: evidence room situation improving; "we know what happened"

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David Forbes | 02/04/2013

The situation of the Asheville Police Department evidence room has improved, with a new manager and better systems, Chief William Anderson told media today. He also says he's better informed about what led to missing evidence, and who was responsible, but refused again to reveal further details. Photo by Max Cooper.

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Spruce Pine hostage situation resolved

Brandy Carl | 2 hours ago

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Former probation officer sentenced to 17 months for extortion and drug trafficking

David Forbes | 28 days ago

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Gary Michael Hilton sentenced to life for murders

David Forbes | 29 days ago

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AC-T: NC Dems push downgrading pot penalties

Jake Frankel | 04/15/2013

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Buncombe County considers new school safety measures

Jake Frankel | 04/12/2013

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Buncombe County highlights Smart Justice Initiatives

Jake Frankel | 04/08/2013

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Suspects arrested in March 20 robbery at UNCA

David Forbes | 03/29/2013

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AC-T: Questions linger in crash involving Asheville police chief's son

Jake Frankel | 03/25/2013

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UNCA police investigating an on-campus robbery

Caitlin Byrd | 03/21/2013

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APD: realtor arrested on drug sale charges

David Forbes | 03/08/2013

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