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Protesters have left a casket full of dirt and what we believe to be cow manure at the front door of APD.
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APD requesting info on an armed robbery that occurred at Sole82 shoe boutique on Merrimon Ave. Suspect wearing dark clothing & mask pointed gun at employee. Suspect stole 3 pairs of Nike SB Low Dunk Travis Scott sneakers valued at $1,175/pair.
Info? 828-252-1110 or 828-255-5050.
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APD has taken out warrants on Thomas Vellanti Jr. for the assault which was caught on video last night at the Donald Trump Rally.
#AVLPD
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Blocking a roadway is not only illegal, but dangerous for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
#Asheville
#AVL
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Well it was hot!
#APD
Asheville Police respond to call, end up joining in on neighborhood 4th of July party
#LiveOnWLOS
@AshevillePolice
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We've gone viral! Slip and slide Officers Jones & Lee were live on
@morningdosetv
this morning! Great start to the 4th!
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A statement from APD
@ChiefDavidZack
regarding the destruction of water bottles at a supply station.
#Asheville
#ashevilleProtests
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Join us in welcoming Sam, a Yorkie, our new explosive detection
#K9
! He joins 2 other explosive trained dogs at APD. Sam is skilled in searching confined spaces & his size also makes it easy for a patrol officers to store/deploy.
#policek9
#k9cop
#policedog
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This good boy is looking official! Although legally K9s are not required to wear vests, APD wants to ensure that our police K9s are safe and protected from harm. Thanks to an anonymous donation of $4,000, we've almost got enough funding to outfit every one of our K9 officers!
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Approximately 150 protesters have gathered outside the municipal building (where APD/AFD argue co-located) in downtown Asheville.
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#AVLNEWS
: Asheville Police Department Responds to Threatening Email.
@WLOS_13
@foxcarolinanews
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@SpecNews1MTN
@newsradio570
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Please
‼️
Use
‼️
Your
‼️
Blinker
‼️
When
‼️
Turning
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Or
‼️
Switching
‼️
Lanes
‼️
Thank You
#traffictruth
#itsthelaw
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Did you know that every vehicle has lights on the back that can alert other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists that you are turning or changing lanes? They're commonly referred to as directionals, turn signals or blinkers. It's not only courteous to use them, it's the
#law
.
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Since 1/1/20 APD has lost 84 officers. As a result, several changes in officer response will go into effect immediately to improve response times for emergency calls made to 911.
#avlnews
@WLOS_13
@asheville
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@foxcarolinanews
@SpecNews1MTN
@newsradio570
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A beautiful and somber reminder of those that made the
#ultimatesacrifice
. Every year the residents of Kimberly Avenue line the roadway with flags. The flags go up at 0400 and are taken down the following day at 0400.
#MemorialDay2020
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Protesters have begun marching down College Street, on the roadway, blocking traffic.
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Thanks to everyone who favorited & tweeted the post! This sweet boy has been reunited with his owner!
#Reunited
#APD
http://t.co/OVfB7bTPGx
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Shaylie was safely located in Henderson County. The incident is under further investigation at this time. We appreciate the assistance of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the public and the media for assisting us in getting his information out quickly.
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6 feet of social distancing translated for Ashevillians.
#Asheville
#KeepYourDistance
#StoptheSpread
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#MISSING
: Detectives need help to find a missing juvenile, Aidan Young. Last seen 11/1 in area of Aston Park & Hillard Ave.
#AVLNEWS
@WLOS_13
@foxcarolinanews
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@newsradio570
@SpecNews1MTN
@MissingKids
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Yesterday APD received a call from
@NCDOT
about a kitten who was caught in a storm drain. Ofcr Mazeika responded & w/ help from
@AshevilleFD
the kitten - now named Biltmore - was safely rescued. He's available for adoption at the BCo Animal Shelter!
#thatface
#copsandkittens
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APD is asking for help to locate
#MissingPerson
Alyssa Mcguire, 17. Last seen March 8, 2021 in
#Asheville
. She's 117 lbs and 4'9" tall.
Info? Call (828) 252-1110. You can also submit an anonymous tip on the
#TIP2APD
app, or text 847411 w/ keyword "tip2apd".
@MissingKids
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We want to give a BIG thanks to the anonymous donor who graciously purchased more than 150 biscuits for the men & women of APD! Also a shout out to
@biscuitheadavl
(Biltmore Ave) for their tireless work making all of these before 0600!
#covidkindess
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After working an accident Ofcr Smith met Nancey Luckadoo, who was on her way to Mission to visit her grandson, Ayden, who has been battling cancer for 2 years. After hearing the story Smith went to visit Ayden & along with team members brought him an early Xmas gift.
#cancersucks
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K9 Django is really hoping that everyone in
#Asheville
is “staying home and staying safe”!
#stopthespread
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Found this guy on Haywood in front of US Cellular Center. He's safe now at PD station on 29 Haywood. Please share.
http://t.co/ZpEi435wnl
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#HAPPENINGNOW
APD Animal Services Unit &
@CityofAsheville
Stormwater Division saving baby 🦆 caught in drain. We learned about this when a kind-hearted person getting coffee nearby saw the mama duck pacing the storm drain while the sounds of baby chirps echoed below
#teamwork
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Warrants were taken out last night on Richard L. Campbell for Assault on Female.
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'Twas the night before Xmas, & all through the streets,
Not a person was stirring, 'cept an ofcr on the beat.
As they quietly patrolled the town w/ great care,
kids/parents slept peacefully there...
Merry Xmas eve from our family in blue to yours!
#HappyHolidays2017
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Home security reminder: A lot of people are going away for the holidays, making homes easy pickings for burglars. For security purposes APD encourages leaving a kid behind to construct elaborate booby traps and defend your interests.
Serious tips:
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Protesters have now blocked the entire intersection at Patton and Biltmore in front of the Vance monument.
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#𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Ronnie Noah Ross was safely located on the evening of July 21.
@WLOS_13
@asheville
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@foxcarolinanews
@SpecNews1MTN
@MissingKids
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#MISSINGPERSON
: 17yo Adrienne Ducharne.
📱anonymous tip -
#TIP2APD
app or text "tip2apd" to 847411. 📞8282521110
@WLOS_13
@asheville
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@foxcarolinanews
@SpecNews1MTN
@newsradio570
@MissingKids
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#MISSING
: Detectives need help to find a missing juvenile, Adrienne Ducharne. Last seen 8/30 in area of Spruce Hill Ln.
#avlnews
@WLOS_13
@AshevillePolice
@wyffnews4
@WSPA7
@foxcarolinanews
@SpecNews1MTN
@MissingKids
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Please join in welcoming our new Chief of Police, Deputy Chief Chris Bailey from
@IMPDnews
. His first day on the job will be July 29.
After a national search informed by local input, City Manager Debra Campbell is excited to announce that Chris Bailey will become
#Asheville
’s next Police Chief.
#AvlNews
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A BIG thanks to the anonymous citizen who sent us flowers to let us know he/she was thinking about
#AVLPD
!
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We might poke fun at each other, but in the end, we couldn’t be more thankful for our partners throughout the city. Today we worked together to safely & successfully handle a structure 🔥 in downtown
#Asheville
. Thanks
@AshevilleFD
, Buncombe County EMS & Transit for all you do!
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My name is Echo & I am an 8-week-old German Shepherd. When I grow up I really want to be a police K-9 for the APD!
#PoliceDogs
#HappyFriday
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Yesterday Officer Pryer took a report of a boys bicycle being stolen. He wasn't able to locate the stolen bike, so he purchased a new one and brought it to the young man, turning a bad day into a great one!
#police
#community
#Asheville
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Protesters have been given multiple warnings to leave the roadway, citing violation of state law.
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Continuing to March through downtown blocking roadways and intersections, backing up traffic.
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While on a break from K9 certifications, a kind woman walked up to our officers and handed them this card. With it she relayed this message “you may not hear it very often, but we greatly appreciate you and pray for your safety everyday.”
#kindness
#community
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Real or fake? This is the questions officers are faced with every day as toy guns become more realistic looking.
ANSWER - toy CO2 pistol.
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Our thoughts are with Deputy Hendrix’s family and friends, and members of the
@SheriffHCSO
.
#officerdown
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Hendrix, Henderson County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina), EOW 9/10/2020
@SheriffHCSO
#ODMP
Memorial:
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When the kids want to dance, we....try our best! School Resource Officer Gall broke it down at the
@ACSMontfordNSA
#Halloween
party.
#copsandkids
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Throughout the 🌎 we are seeing 🎶 bring people together, even through isolation. We wanted to do our part & bring
#Asheville
a little bit of ☀️ during this cloudy time.
🎻: compliments of Officer Cobeo
📣: shoutout to Yesho Atil, ask & you shall receive!
#COVID19
#community
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In recognition of
#NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay
@MomsDemand
stopped by APD to thank officers for efforts in reducing gun violence.
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Have you thanked a police officer lately? Well, today is the day to do it since it's
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
. If you see us around (hint: we're the guys/gals in the blue uniforms with the badge resembling the one below) give us wave and shout!
#badgedandblue
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Steps to mastering the segway:
1. Staying upright ✔️
2. Game face ✔️
3. Proper handling of a jump ✔️
4. Killer music and slow motion video ✔️
#nailedit
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APD wanted to share info w/ any potential protesters to create awareness of the protocol that we will follow regarding the use of tear gas and pepper balls.
#Asheville
#Ashevilleprotest
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For
#internationalcatday
we swapped our K9s for felines. We will later report on the effectiveness (or not) of the switch.
#meow
#jk
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For the holiday season our Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) adopted a family who were victims of a crime. Personnel from CIS provided the family with a Christmas tree and decorations, as well as fulfilled the wish lists for all family members.
#tistheseason
#thelittlethings
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#AVLPD
Crime Prevention Ofcr McCulloch spent the morning at East Asheville Academy for "Community Helpers Day"!
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Christopher Hickman has been charged with Assault by Strangulation, Assault Inflicting Serious Injury and Communicating threats for August 24, 2017 use of force incident.
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Anyone who says Chiefs are just paper pushers hasn't met Chief Hooper. She was quick to direct traffic on Hill St.
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Missing juvenile - Harley (Kendrick) Booth. Harley is high functioning autistic. He is wearing a blue hoodie or gray long sleeve carrying a pink duffel bag. Last seen at Westview and Fairview around 3:30 exiting school bus. Call 911 with any info.
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An artic blast will be descending upon
#AVL
tonight & into tomorrow. Although our pets may enjoy a romp or hike in the snow, it’s far too cold for them to sleep outside. Bring your pet in and let them seek some shelter from the cold!
#pleaseandthanks
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At approx 9:30 APD responded to an individual suffering from a crisis and threatening to jump from the Riverlink bridge in the River Arts District. After diligent efforts from patrol & members from our Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), the individual was safely taken into custody.
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#HAPPYBIRTHDAY
TO US! Today we turn 143 & are looking pretty good for our age (or so we think). 😉 The department began as a force of 5 volunteer officers and a captain in 1849. On November 1, 1875 the department was officially created by ordinance.
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We stand with you
@PhillyPolice
.
Police in active standoff with shooter who has wounded six Philadelphia officers
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Today we want to say
#thanks
to all our law enforcement partner agencies across Buncombe Co, NC, & federal. Thank you for your dedication & service to making our
#community
a safer place.
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Officer Crume & Sgt Fry were called to a gas station to check on an elderly man who was disoriented & had accidentally driven to
#Asheville
. They quickly contacted a family member. While waiting for them to arrive they sat w/him, shared a cup of ☕️, & talked.
#itsthesmallthings
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Introducing APD's newly appointed Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Question+ (LGBTQ+) Liaisons, Sergeant Melissa Lackey and Senior Police Officer Lindsay Rose!
Stay tuned for a meet and greet event next month, and get in touch at apdlgbtq
@ashevillenc
.gov.
#LGBTQ
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#AVLPD
would like to thank the kind person who placed flowers on many patrol cars in downtown
#Asheville
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It’s
#NationalDogDay
! Say hi to Bolo, a member of our highly skilled K-9 Unit. When not out solving crimes, Bolo and his partner Senior Police Officer Smith like to spend their time taking leisurely strolls, practicing new tricks, and playing tug-of-war.
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Dear Asheville,
Here's a little holiday cheer from us to you 🔔☃️
Sincerely,
Asheville Police Department
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A BIG shout out to
@HomeDepot
(W. AVL) for the donation of face shields & respirators! These allow officers to stay safe & healthy so that they can continue to keep
#Asheville
safe. Yes, we realize that we were so thankful for donation, that we didn't maintain 6' of separation.
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3 years ago today APD tragically lost Ofcr Rob Bingaman in a line of duty death. Today we remember him & honor his life.
#neverforget
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If you’ve looked out the window this morning you’ll notice a winter wonderland. But winter wonderlands don’t make for great driving conditions. Roads are slick and snow continues to fall, so hunker down in PJs w/ a Netflix marathon unless you must be out on the roads.
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This morning a community member refused to take back $ they gave an officer thanking them for their help. Officer Aiken, a new officer in training, was familiar with the work of 12 Baskets, & donated the money to help provide additional meals for those in need.
#actsofkidness
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"Wait...where did the weekend go?! "
The game plan for this Monday: prevent crime, solve crime, and get treats.
#k9officer
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It's the first day of school for
@AVLCitySchools
, and who better than SRO Jones to welcome you back? In an effort to stay cool with the "kids" we ventured into the world of
@tiktok_us
. Here's to a safe and wonderful school year!
#WELCOMEBACK
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Another 🌧 day in
#AVL
. If you drive a 🚘 make sure to:
✔️ turn head💡s on
✔️ turn windshield wipers on
✔️ buckle ⬆️
✔️ leave additional space between your 🚘 and other 🚘
✔️ Don’t📱and drive
✔️ keep 👀 on the road
#itsthelaw
#pleaseandthanks
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Today at 2:00 p.m. we will hold a memorial service for K9 Boss, who passed away on July 12. While the memorial service is only open to law enforcement, it will be streamed on Facebook live and available for anyone who wishes to remember Boss remotely.
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Last night helping
@AVLCitySchools
with their 16-17 enrollment! Some
#AVLPD
officers have better moves than others.
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Traffic Advisory
Please be advised there are approximately 100 demonstrators who have gathered at Pack Square Park and are marching in the downtown Asheville area. Motorists are asked to please use caution and expect delays.
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Join us in congratulating & welcoming 16 new officers to
#AVLPD
.
#congrats
#police
#lawenforcement
#badgedandblue
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We would like to give a shout out to the Asheville Portrait Company for highlighting our officers as a part of the photographer's pandemic photo project.
#CovidKindness
#Community
#Asheville
#NationalPoliceWeek
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Anyone seen a snowflake yet?
#APD
is waiting with breathless anticipation! Be safe out there.
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APD officers received a letter from a little girl saying she was having a 10th birthday party and she really hoped people would come. So, APD officers made sure she had plenty of friends and gifts! Officers also asked
@AshevilleFD
to join the fun. We had a great time!🎂
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20 years ago today, 2,996 individuals lost their lives. On this date our country changed forever. Today we remember, and honor, each of those lives lost, and the family members of those loved ones. We will
#neverforget
.
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Is
#tbt
still a thing? If so, this is the car edition...if not, we apologize for being behind the times.
#carsofAPD
#decalsofAPD
#oldschool
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We want to thank everyone for your support & kindness shown for retired K9 Merlin as he fought cancer. We're sad to share that he is no longer with us, as he crossed over the 🌈bridge. Even as he went through his treatments, he was as playful as ever ❤❤❤
#ForeverInOurHearts
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