Press release from the Asheville Police Department:
The Asheville Police Department has arrested Mark Wayne King (60), of Asheville, for two counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child. King has previously been convicted of this crime and is a registered sex offender.
King was employed at a laundromat in West Asheville, a location where he had the potential to come into contact with additional victims. If you, or someone you know, believe they have been a victim of a crime involving King you are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050, if they wish to remain anonymous. In addition, assistance is available at the Buncombe County Family Justice Center (FJC). Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or you can call (828) 250-6900 to schedule an appointment to speak with someone.
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