Press release from the Asheville Police Department:
Detectives and Officers recently conducted an operation targeting quality-of-life issues in the downtown area. As the operation moved into the night to respond to violent crime hotspots, the Asheville Police Department partnered with Alcohol Law Enforcement.The operation addressed criminal behavior by repeat offenders. The focus was the downtown area but also included several other areas, all selected through crime analysis and community complaints. In total, 41 Officers, Detectives, supervisors, and professional staff rotated through the 20-hour operation. The staff that participated were from nearly every division in the department and worked outside their normal shifts.In total, 86 charges were levied upon 49 people. 21 were cited on 25 charges, and 28 were arrested on 52 charges, 12 of which were felonies. Additionally, 9 warrants were served, 2 of which were felonies. Three firearms, one of which was stolen, and an array of drugs were seized during the arrests. There are ongoing investigations related to this operation, and charges on additional offenders may be forthcoming.
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