From Asheville Police Department:
UPDATE:
Emily Kathryn Murphy (11/11/1985) has turned herself in on Ethnic Intimidation charges.
Murphy was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility on September 17 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.
Asheville Police Detectives have identified and charged another person with Ethnic Intimidation following an assault at the West Asheville Library on June 29.
Detectives charged Emily Kathryn Murphy (11/11/1985) with Ethnic Intimidation specifically for her actions on June 29th at the West Asheville Library.
Murphy is described as a white female, 38 years old, 5’6”, with black hair and brown eyes. She is known to frequent the Haywood Road area in West Asheville.
Detectives continue to investigate and ask for the public’s help in identifying additional unidentified persons of interest. If you want to share information anonymously, you can text TIP2APD to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. You can also share information by calling (828) 252-1110.
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