APD requests assistance identifying assault suspect

If anyone has any information on the identify of the suspect they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at 828-255-5050.

Press release:

Asheville Police Department Requesting Assistance Identifying Assault Suspect

Asheville, NC (August 14, 2017): The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify a suspect involved in the assault of a WLOS reporter during a Facebook live stream of a protest in Pack Square on Sunday, August 14th. If anyone has any information on the identify of the suspect they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at 828-255-5050.

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About Dan Hesse
I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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