23 People Arrested in Joint APD and BCSO Special Operation

Asheville -- Asheville Police Department News Release April 24, 2024:

The Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office conducted a joint special operation targeting larceny and quality of life issues in various Asheville locations.

A targeted operation was in response to a significant volume of complaints and concerns raised by various community organizations regarding crimes including trespassing, theft, public intoxication, and drug-related activities. This operation aimed to address these issues on the border of Asheville City Limits, with particular attention paid to businesses in the Airport Rd area where such criminal activities have been observed. Throughout the operational period, officers, detectives, supervisors, professional staff, and Deputies of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office participated in a coordinated effort to ensure comprehensive coverage and enforcement.
We appreciate the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office for their invaluable participation in this targeted operation. Their collaboration significantly enhanced our efforts to address the concerns raised by our community.
In total, 23 persons were charged, including 13 arrested, 10 warrants served, and 32 new charges, 5 of which were felonies.

Those arrested are as follows:
Jared Joseph Hehner 
Misdemeanor Larceny
Possession of Methamphetamine
Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
Resist, Obstruct, or Delay
Aid and Abet Driving While License Revoked
Christian Elezear Ramirez
Carry Concealed Gun
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Gilbert Hernandez
Second Degree Trespass
Jamie Cagle Payne 
Second Degree Trespass
Danny Fernando Pineda
Misdemeanor Larceny
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Christopher Lawrence Watty 
Warrant x1
Non Support
Najee Elaine Norris 
Warrant x2
Driving While License Revoked
Failure to Reduce Speed
Kayla Lynn Hehner
Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Jamie Danielle Underwood (09/16/1991)
Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Shelby Legan Godlove 
Misdemeanor Larceny
Warrants Served x4
Hit and Run
No Insurance
Reckless Driving
Unsafe Movement
Wesley Adam Whiteside 
Warrant served x3
Felony Larceny
Misdemeanor Larceny
Governor's Warrant for SC Warrants
Andrea Beth Sprouse 
Second Degree Trespass
William Raymond Miller 
Misdemeanor Larceny
Those cited were as follows:
Revonda Norris Kimble 
Shoplifting
Cody Michaek Brothers 
Driving While License Revoked
Melissa Ann Owens 
Misdemeanor Larceny
L C Anders, Jr 
Expired Registration
Expired Inspection
Julie Mae Hubble 
City Ordinance Violation
Timothy Lee Calloway 
Expired Registration
Expired Inspection
Christopher Nathan Shelton 
Misdemeanor Larceny
Mark Anthony Ricketts 
Misdemeanor Larceny
Resist, Obstruct, or Delay
Patrick Michael Rogers 
Concealment of Goods
Melissa Kay McKinney 
Aid and Abet Larceny

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.

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