News release from Asheville Police Department:
Michael Solomon Brocenos (09/11/1989) and Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly (10/20/1990) have turned themselves in on Ethnic Intimidation charges.
Brocenos was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility on August 7 and released under a $2,000 unsecured bond issued by a magistrate.
Kelly was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility on July 23 and released under a Written Promise to Appear issued by the magistrate.
Detectives are continuing their investigation, and if anyone has information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110. If you want to share information anonymously, you can text TIP2APD to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app.
Before you comment
The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.