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Helping Students

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Dep. Ryan Justus, a school resource officer, started a Candy Land tournament at three BCS schools with the goal of helping students learn about the rewards of perseverance.

Opportunities program

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

The mission of the Buncombe County Growth through Opportunities program is to enhance the lives of our cadets through training and confidence-building activities.

Executive Assistant

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Brenda Page is a long-time resident of Buncombe County and has served as the Executive Assistant to Sheriff Miller for the last four years.

Congratulations Sergeant

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Join us in congratulating Michael Thueme on his recent promotion to Detective Sergeant!

March Is Womens History Month

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Across the United States, women account for a small but growing percentage of the justice system.

Award Ceremony

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County announced the first recipients of its John Lewis Award.

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Requesting Assistance

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in identifying the individual in this photograph.

Calling all middle school students

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Are you interested in telling your truth and sharing your ideas for prevention and action regarding youth violence

The Buncombe Country Courthouse

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

As part of a widespread effort to reduce instances of missed court dates and offer more support to justice-impacted individuals, Buncombe County Justice Services announces the launch of a Court Navigator pilot program.

Court Navigator

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

In an effort to reduce missed court dates, a new program is starting up in the Buncombe County Courthouse.

“Booze It & Lose It” campaigns

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

St. Patrick's Day week began March 13, and law enforcement agencies across the state have begun their “Booze It & Lose It” campaigns.

condolences

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

On behalf of Sheriff Owenby, the Administrative Staff, and the Employees of the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Former Transylvania County Sheriff Geoff Shepherd.

legacy

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Excellent words to live by as we honor

Alert

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Good Evening we were just notified of a Gentleman who was going to businesses and churches offering to pave parking lots with excess Asphalt from job sites.

Missing Person investigation

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Incident: Transylvania County Missing Person investigation

Incident

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Investigating Agency: Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office

Update

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Update: Subject has been identified (perhaps in record time - less than 45 minutes).

Congratulations to Detective Brian Barton

By South Asheville News Reports | Mar 19, 2023

Congratulations to Detective Brian Barton for graduating from the National Forensic Academy, a 10-week intensive course of specialized study administered by the University of Tennessee.