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Man Faces Illegal Gun and Drug Charges in Asheville

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Man Faces Illegal Gun and Drug Charges in Asheville

Asheville -- September 11, 2025: Following community reports regarding drug activity, detectives and officers from the Asheville Police Department conducted proactive enforcement on Wednesday afternoon,

A search warrant was executed, an illegal handgun and narcotics were found

On September 10th, detectives and police carried out a search warrant at a home on Granada Street as part of their crime prevention efforts. An aerial perspective was provided by drones to aid in the evaluation of safety conditions.

Four people were detained during the search, including Wayne Devon Gullatte (01/01/1966), who was arrested and charged with Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance, Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver Schedule II x3, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Firearm by Felon. Gullatte was taken into custody without incident.

Seized:

-Century Arms Pistol

-14.98g of methamphetamine

-0.18g of Fentanyl

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-4.5 amphetamine pills

-$1,316 in US Currency

-ammunition

-drug paraphernalia

Gullatte was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $35,000 (or $3,500 to a bondsman) secured bond issued by a magistrate.

Editor's Note: A criminal charge is an accusation, by law, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven in a court of law.

WNCTimes

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