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Warmer days are here, and so are opportunistic thieves. Before you head out:✅ Lock your vehicle✅ Roll up your windows✅ T...
06/10/2026

Warmer days are here, and so are opportunistic thieves. Before you head out:
✅ Lock your vehicle
✅ Roll up your windows
✅ Take valuables with you
✅ Remove anything visible from your seats

If they can't see it, they can't steal it.

We are grateful to Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and the Asheville City Council for the proclamation presented on Jun...
06/09/2026

We are grateful to Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and the Asheville City Council for the proclamation presented on June 9 recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month.

This recognition highlights the importance of continued collaboration in preventing gun violence and supporting safer communities. We are proud to stand alongside our community partners, advocates, and stakeholders who work every day to raise awareness, provide resources, and help reduce violence in Asheville.

Together, we can make a difference through education, prevention, and community engagement.

06/09/2026

𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Asheville, NC (June 9, 2026): Asheville Police Department detectives continue to investigate a March homicide and are requesting the public’s help for additional information.

APD Major Case Unit detectives are actively following new leads in a March homicide investigation as lab results begin to return. While the investigation continues, investigators are asking for the public's assistance. Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr. (06/10/1998) was discovered deceased near Granada Street at approximately 12:20 a.m. on March 7th, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives remain committed to the case but still need additional information from the community.

Tomorrow would have marked Eric’s 28th birthday. The City of Asheville and the APD recognize June as Gun Violence Awareness Month, and, tragically, we find ourselves recognizing that Eric now joins the list of those lost to senseless actions. Our deepest sympathies remain with his child and his large, extended family, and all victims of gun violence.

While Asheville Police Department detectives are thankful for the tips provided in this case so far, they urge anyone with even the smallest detail to come forward. If you have any information about this incident, please contact APD to help secure justice for Eric and his loved ones. Anonymous tips can be sent using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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Actualización de noticias de APD: La Policía de Asheville solicita la ayuda del público en una investigación de homicidio

Asheville, Carolina del Norte (9 de junio de 2026): Los detectives del Departamento de Policía de Asheville (APD, por sus siglas en inglés) continúan investigando un homicidio ocurrido en marzo y solicitan la colaboración del público para obtener información adicional.

Los detectives de la Unidad de Casos Mayores de APD están siguiendo activamente nuevas pistas en la investigación de un homicidio de marzo, a medida que comienzan a llegar los resultados del laboratorio. Mientras la investigación continúa, los investigadores solicitan la ayuda de la ciudadanía. Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr. (10/06/1998) fue encontrado sin vida cerca de Granada Street aproximadamente a las 12:20 a.m. del 7 de marzo, tras haber sufrido múltiples heridas de bala. Los detectives siguen comprometidos con el caso, pero aún necesitan información adicional de la comunidad.

Mañana habría sido el cumpleaños número 28 de Eric. La ciudad de Asheville y el APD reconocen junio como el Mes de la Prevención de la Violencia con Armas de Fuego y, trágicamente, nos vemos en la necesidad de reconocer que Eric ahora se suma a la lista de aquellos perdidos a causa de actos sin sentido. Expresamos nuestras más profundas condolencias a su hijo, a su extensa familia y a todas las víctimas de la violencia con armas de fuego.

Aunque los detectives del Departamento de Policía de Asheville agradecen las pistas proporcionadas en este caso hasta el momento, instan a cualquier persona que tenga el más mínimo detalle a que se presente. Si tiene alguna información sobre este incidente, comuníquese con el APD para ayudar a hacer justicia por Eric y sus seres queridos. Se pueden enviar pistas de forma anónima utilizando la aplicación para teléfonos inteligentes TIP2APD (busqué "Asheville PD" en su tienda de aplicaciones) o enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra TIP2APD al 847411.
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APD News Release- Asheville Police Investigating Early Morning Homicide

Asheville, NC (March 7, 2026): Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating an early Saturday morning homicide that has left one dead.

Officers responded to a report of a gunshot wound victim near Granada Street around 12:20 a.m. on March 7th. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Eric Lee Anderson Lordman Jr. (06/10/1998), deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.

This is the first homicide of 2026.

Officers, Detectives, and Forensic Technicians are investigating this incident and following up on leads. If you have any information about this incident, please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411 or using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store).

Things got a little heated today, as our BLET cadets traded their usual training drills for hands-on fire extinguisher t...
06/08/2026

Things got a little heated today, as our BLET cadets traded their usual training drills for hands-on fire extinguisher training! They learned how to assess a fire scene and master the P.A.S.S. method (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). Real-life situations demand immediate action, and building this muscle memory now ensures they are ready to protect and serve in any emergency.

06/08/2026

𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Asheville, NC (June 8, 2026): The Asheville Police Department is investigating three separate gun discharges that occurred on Friday and Saturday. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and only property damage has been reported.

APD officers responded to investigate numerous calls of gun discharges in the Flint Street area around 2:02 a.m. on June 6th. When officers arrived, the suspect was no longer on the scene. While canvassing the area, officers located 17 shell casings and damage from the gunshots to two vehicles. A short time later, officers located a vehicle on Riverside Drive that matched the description given by multiple witnesses. As officers approached, the driver exited the vehicle, fled on foot, and was not located. The driver is described as a short black male with short dreadlocks. Two fi****ms were recovered, one from the vehicle and one from the path that he fled, which had been reported stolen earlier in the day.

In the other two incidents, on June 5th, officers responded to Klondyke Avenue at around 1:35 p.m. to investigate calls of a gun discharge, but did not locate any shell casings or property damage. Later that afternoon, officers responded to reports of gun discharges near the intersection of Congress and Choctaw Street. Investigators and forensic technicians located four shell casings and damage to one residence nearby. Thankfully, nobody was injured in either incident.

Detectives do not believe any of the incidents are related. They continue to investigate and are asking for the public’s help with any information. Please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.

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Comunicado de prensa del APD - La policía de Asheville investiga tres incidentes con disparos de armas de fuego el fin de semana

Asheville, NC (8 de junio de 2026): El Departamento de Policía de Asheville (APD) está investigando tres incidentes separados con disparos de armas de fuego que ocurrieron el viernes y el sábado. Afortunadamente, no se reportaron heridos en ninguno de los incidentes y solo se han registrado daños en la propiedad.

Los oficiales del APD respondieron para investigar numerosas llamadas por disparos en el área de la calle Flint alrededor de las 2:02 a.m. del 6 de junio. Cuando los oficiales llegaron, el sospechoso ya no se encontraba en el lugar. Mientras registraban la zona, los oficiales localizaron 17 casquillos de bala y daños por los disparos en dos vehículos. Poco tiempo después, los oficiales localizaron un vehículo en la calle Riverside Drive que coincidía con la descripción proporcionada por varios testigos. Cuando los oficiales se acercaron, el conductor salió del vehículo, huyó a pie y no pudo ser localizado. El conductor es descrito como un hombre negro de baja estatura con rastas (dreadlocks) cortas. Se recuperaron dos armas de fuego, una dentro del vehículo y otra en la ruta por la que huyó, la cual había sido reportada como robada más temprano ese mismo día.

En los otros dos incidentes, ocurridos el 5 de junio, los oficiales acudieron a la Avenida Klondyke alrededor de las 1:35pm para investigar reportes de disparos, pero no localizaron casquillos ni daños a la propiedad. Más tarde esa misma tarde, los oficiales respondieron a reportes de disparos cerca de la intersección de las calles Congress y Choctaw. Los investigadores y técnicos forenses localizaron cuatro casquillos y daños en una residencia cercana. Afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido en ninguno de los dos incidentes.

Los detectives no creen que ninguno de los incidentes esté relacionado. Ellos continúan con la investigación y solicitan la ayuda del público con cualquier información. Por favor, comuníquese con el APD al (828) 252-1110. También puede enviar una pista anónima utilizando la aplicación para teléfonos inteligentes TIP2APD (busque "Asheville PD" en su tienda de aplicaciones) o enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra TIP2APD al 847411.

06/08/2026

APD News Release- Man Wielding Knife Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting

Asheville, NC (June 7, 2026): Asheville Police Department officers responded to the Westmont Commons apartment complex on Chamberlain Drive around 6:17 p.m on June 7th for several reports of a man wielding a knife.

Upon arrival, officers located the suspect on a third-floor balcony. The suspect threw a chair and other items off the balcony. The suspect then came down the stairs, where officers immediately saw he was in possession of a knife. Officers gave verbal commands to drop the knife. Once at the bottom of the stairs, he sprinted toward the officers, wielding the knife. Officers opened fire, striking the suspect.

Officers rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The suspect was transported to Mission Hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.

No officers were injured during the incident.

Per the Asheville Police Department’s protocol, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was contacted and will conduct the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. No additional information is available at this time.

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Comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Asheville: Hombre armado con un cuchillo resulta herido en un tiroteo con un agente.

Asheville, Carolina del Norte (7 de junio de 2026) : Agentes del Departamento de Policía de Asheville respondieron al complejo de apartamentos Westmont Commons en Chamberlain Drive alrededor de las 6:17 p. m. del 7 de junio por varios informes de un hombre que blandía un cuchillo.

Al llegar, los agentes localizaron al sospechoso en un balcón del tercer piso. El sospechoso arrojó una silla y otros objetos desde el balcón. Acto seguido, bajó las escaleras, donde los agentes vieron de inmediato que portaba un cuchillo. Los agentes le ordenaron verbalmente que lo soltara. Una vez al pie de las escaleras, corrió hacia los agentes blandiendo el cuchillo. Los agentes abrieron fuego, hiriendo al sospechoso.

Los agentes prestaron auxilio hasta la llegada del personal médico de emergencia. El sospechoso fue trasladado al Hospital Mission, donde su estado es crítico pero estable.

Ningún agente resultó herido durante el incidente.

De acuerdo con el protocolo del Departamento de Policía de Asheville, se contactó a la Oficina Estatal de Investigación de Carolina del Norte (SBI), la cual llevará a cabo la investigación del tiroteo en el que se vio involucrado un agente. Por el momento, no hay información adicional disponible.

School Resource Officer Joe Jones welcomed students to Asheville High School on the last day of school!We wish all stude...
06/05/2026

School Resource Officer Joe Jones welcomed students to Asheville High School on the last day of school!

We wish all students and families a safe, fun, and memorable summer break. Enjoy your summer, stay safe, and we'll see you in August!

06/03/2026

APD News Release- Suspect Identified and Charged in Serial Indecent Exposure Incidents

Asheville, NC (June 3, 2026): The Asheville Police Department has identified a suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents reported in the downtown business district.

APD officers responded to multiple calls on May 27th, regarding a bald white male driving a white Subaru who was reportedly following women, exposing himself, and engaging in lewd behavior. Through social media posts and investigative follow-up, detectives identified at least five victims across several downtown locations, all describing the same suspect and vehicle.

Detectives conducted canvassing efforts and obtained surveillance footage of the individual and the vehicle. Utilizing Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR), investigators were able to identify the suspect as Michael Matthew Murphy Jr. (11/06/1981), of Swannanoa. Murphy has been charged with five counts of Indecent Exposure related to these incidents.

Murphy was located this afternoon around 1:50 p.m. on South Tunnel Road and taken into custody. He was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $1,500 secured bond issued by a magistrate.

This remains an active investigation. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and encourage anyone with information or who may have had a similar encounter to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110.

The Asheville Police Department works in partnership with the Buncombe County Family Justice Center to support victims of s*xual offenses. The Buncombe County Family Justice Center can be contacted at (828) 250-6900.

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Comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Asheville: Identifican y acusan a un sospechoso de una serie de incidentes de exhibicionismo.

Asheville, Carolina del Norte (3 de junio de 2026): El Departamento de Policía de Asheville ha identificado a un sospechoso en una serie de incidentes de exhibicionismo denunciados en el distrito comercial del centro de la ciudad.

Los agentes del APD respondieron a múltiples llamadas el 27 de mayo relacionadas con un hombre blanco calvo que conducía un Subaru blanco y que, según los informes, seguía a mujeres, se exhibía indecentemente y realizaba conductas lascivas. A través de publicaciones en redes sociales y el seguimiento de la investigación, los detectives identificaron al menos a cinco víctimas en varios lugares del centro de la ciudad, todas describiendo al mismo sospechoso y vehículo.

Los detectives realizaron labores de búsqueda de información en la zona y obtuvieron imágenes de vigilancia del individuo y del vehículo. Utilizando Lectores Automáticos de Matrículas (ALPR), los investigadores pudieron identificar al sospechoso como Michael Matthew Murphy Jr. (11/06/1981), residente de Swannanoa. Murphy ha sido acusado de cinco cargos de exhibicionismo relacionados con estos incidentes.

Murphy fue localizado esta tarde alrededor de la 1:50 p. m. en South Tunnel Road y puesto bajo custodia. Fue ingresado en el Centro de Detención del Condado de Buncombe con una fianza de $1,500 impuesta por un magistrado.

La investigación continúa en curso. Los detectives creen que podría haber más víctimas y animan a cualquier persona que tenga información o que haya tenido una experiencia similar a que se ponga en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Asheville al (828) 252-1110.

El Departamento de Policía de Asheville colabora con el Centro de Justicia Familiar del Condado de Buncombe para brindar apoyo a las víctimas de delitos s*xuales. Puede comunicarse con el Centro de Justicia Familiar del Condado de Buncombe al (828) 250-6900.

06/03/2026

APD News Release- South Asheville Fatal Collision

Asheville, NC (June 3, 2026): The Asheville Police Department has completed its investigation into a recent South Asheville collision that resulted in the death of one driver. Following the investigation, no charges will be filed.

APD officers initially responded to the 2160 block of Hendersonville Road around 3:37 p.m. on May 26th to a motor vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Subaru, operated by Peter Tracy Gillette (8/10/1944), was traveling south on Hendersonville Road when he experienced a medical emergency and failed to stop for a steady red traffic signal. The Subaru entered the intersection and collided with a 2014 Nissan that had a steady green light and was attempting to turn left to travel northbound on Hendersonville Road.

Occupants of the Nissan were transported to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries for treatment. Gillette, the driver of the Subaru, was unconscious and transported to Mission Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries on May 29th; next of kin has been notified.

Following the death of the driver and the completion of the investigation, no charges will be filed in this collision.

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Comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía de Asheville: Colisión fatal en South Asheville

Asheville, Carolina del Norte (3 de junio de 2026): El Departamento de Policía de Asheville ha concluido su investigación sobre un reciente accidente de tránsito ocurrido en el sur de Asheville, en el que falleció un conductor. Tras la investigación, no se presentarán cargos.

Los agentes del Departamento de Policía de Asheville (APD) respondieron inicialmente a una colisión de vehículos en la cuadra 2160 de Hendersonville Road alrededor de las 3:37 p. m. del 26 de mayo. La investigación preliminar indicó que un Subaru 2018, conducido por Peter Tracy Gillette (10/08/1944) , circulaba hacia el sur por Hendersonville Road cuando sufrió una emergencia médica y no se detuvo ante un semáforo en rojo. El Subaru entró en la intersección y colisionó con un Nissan 2014 que tenía luz verde y estaba intentando girar a la izquierda para circular hacia el norte por Hendersonville Road.

Los ocupantes del Nissan fueron trasladados al Hospital Mission con lesiones que no ponían en peligro sus vidas para recibir tratamiento. Gillette, el conductor del Subaru, estaba inconsciente y fue trasladado al Hospital Mission, donde falleció a causa de sus heridas el 29 de mayo; sus familiares ya han sido notificados.

Tras el fallecimiento del conductor y la finalización de la investigación, no se presentarán cargos en relación con este accidente.

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06/02/2026

Warm weather brings car break-ins and motor vehicle thefts! Never leave your car unlocked or windows down, and ​never leave your valuable items in view.

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