Two Arrested for Multiple Probation Violations

Asheville -- January 16, 2025: Press Release: The Asheville Police Department partnered with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office to apprehend two individuals wanted for multiple probation violations and orders for arrest on Monday.

Dennis Gates Miller (01/31/1991) and Hope Elizabeth Baker (05/21/82) were located and taken into custody around 1:53 a.m. on January 13, near the 5 block of Julianne Place. Both individuals were wanted for absconding court and probation violations. 

Arrested and Served:

Dennis Gates Miller  (01/31/1991)

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Breaking & Entering

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Larceny After Breaking & Entering

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Possess Methamphetamine

-Failure to Appear in Court for Felony Habitual Felon x2

-Felony Parole Violation

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Flee/Elude Arrest With Motor Vehicle

Miller was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Center under NO BOND (ineligible for release) by a magistrate due to Parole Violation.

Hope Elizabeth Baker (05/21/1982)

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Possess Methamphetamine 

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Possession Schedule II 

-Failure to Appear in Court on Felony Pretrial Release Violation

-Failure to Appear in Court Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia

-Felony Probation Violation

-Misdemeanor Probation Violation x2

Baker was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $44,000 (or $4,400 to a bondsman) secured bond issued by a magistrate.

The Asheville Police Department appreciates the assistance provided by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. If you have information about illegal activity, you are encouraged to 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.