Randy Webb Tucker charged with 1st degree arson for fire at Aston Park Towers

The Asheville Police Department has charged Randy Webb Tucker (55 years of age), of Asheville, with 1st Degree Arson. Tucker is currently being held at the Buncombe County Detention Center on an $80,000 bond.

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Randy Webb Tucker Charged with 1st Degree Arson for Fire at Aston Park Towers

Asheville, NC (October 19, 2017): On Tuesday, October 17 at approximately 8:44 p.m. the Asheville Fire Department responded to Aston Park Towers, 165 South French Broad Street, after reports of a structure fire. After further investigation by the Asheville-Buncombe Arson Task Force it was determined that the cause of the fire was a result of arson. The Asheville Police Department has charged Randy Webb Tucker (55 years of age), of Asheville, with 1st Degree Arson. Tucker is currently being held at the Buncombe County Detention Center on an $80,000 bond.

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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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