Man Sentenced to Minimum 3 Years for Burning of an Occupied Structure

Asheville -- April 15, 2024: Asheville Police News Release: On Monday, a man was sentenced to a minimum of three years

in Buncombe County Superior Court for charges stemming from a fire at the Asheville Outlets in January 2023.

The Asheville Police and Fire Departments initially responded to a reported storage room fire at the Asheville Outlets on Brevard Road on January 11, 2023. The fire damaged the storage room and an adjacent business. A joint criminal investigation determined that Silver intentionally set the Fire.

On April 8, Gregory Seth Silver, 39, pled guilty to Burning and Occupying a Commercial Structure. He was sentenced to serve an active term of 44-65 months in the Divison of Adult Corrections and ordered to pay $11,825.49 in restitution.

The Asheville Police Department extends its sincere gratitude to the Asheville Fire Department investigators in our ongoing partnership. Every arson investigation presents distinct technical hurdles, yet through cohesive teamwork, together, our knowledge, skillsets, and expertise continue to grow.