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10 Sep 2021, 3:00 am
WLOS reports that Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announced yesterday that his office will not initiate criminal charges in the death of Jacob Biddix, who died at Mission Hospital after being transported there when he was found in distress in his cell at the Buncombe County Detention Center. [read post]
22 Nov 2019, 2:00 am
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Joe Wiseman has reached a civil settlement with Buncombe County that requires him to pay the county $150,000 related to his participation in bribery and kickback schemes with former county officials. [read post]
11 Dec 2020, 3:00 am
As another reminder of how easily the coronavirus can be spread in detention facilities, WLOS reported this week that the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has announced that four officers at the Buncombe County Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19 and 10 other officers are quarantining due to close contact with the confirmed cases. [read post]
3 Apr 2020, 2:00 am
The Observer report further notes that a contract nurse who worked at the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center also has tested positive for the virus. [read post]
8 Apr 2022, 3:00 am
WLOS reports that the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of installing dash cameras in its patrol vehicles. [read post]
29 Apr 2022, 3:00 am
Kora will serve as a therapy and emotional support dog in a wide range of settings, including at the Buncombe County Detention Facility. [read post]
13 Mar 2020, 2:00 am
Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller said that about one-third of the county’s inmates suffer from drug abuse or mental illness. [read post]
20 Dec 2019, 2:00 am
Last year the News Roundup noted that the family of a woman, Michele Smiley, who died of a methamphetamine overdose while in custody at the Buncombe County Detention Center had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county. [read post]
15 Jul 2019, 5:53 am
Table 1: 10 Counties with Highest Percentage of Secured Bonds in Misdemeanor Cases County Percentage Secured Bonds–Misdemeanors Franklin 87.6% Alamance 85.1% Dare 84.9% Pitt 84.4% Henderson 83.8% Wake 83.6% Bertie 82.8% McDowell 82.3% Warren 82.0% Brunswick 81.1% Table 2: 10 Counties with Lowest Percentage of Secured Bonds in Misdemeanor Cases County Percentage Secured Bonds–Misdemeanors Gates 32.9% Mecklenburg 41.8% Tyrrell 44.6% Camden 44.7%… [read post]
31 Jul 2020, 2:00 am
Earlier this month, the News Roundup noted the death of John Neville while he was detained at the Forsyth County Detention Center and associated demonstrations taking place in Winston-Salem. [read post]
5 Jul 2019, 2:00 am
Buncombe Sentencing. [read post]
1 May 2020, 2:00 am
WLOS reports that Joseph Wiseman’s federal sentence for convictions related to corrupt dealing with former Buncombe County officials has been reduced by roughly one year. [read post]
5 Oct 2018, 3:00 am
As WLOS reports, the family of a woman who died of a methamphetamine overdose while in custody at the Buncombe County Detention Center has filed a lawsuit against various parties that alleges claims of wrongful death and violations of constitutional rights. [read post]
23 Aug 2019, 2:00 am
Several sheriffs around the state, including those in Buncombe, Mecklenburg, and Wake counties, have a policy of not honoring ICE detainer requests. [read post]
22 Apr 2022, 3:00 am
A few years ago, the News Roundup noted the passing of Buncombe County Chief Assistant District Attorney Rodney Hasty, who died from an accidental drug overdose involving fentanyl. [read post]
20 Apr 2023, 7:50 am
In this Buncombe County case, defendant appealed his convictions for driving while impaired and reckless driving, arguing error in (1) denying his motion to dismiss, (2) improperly applying aggravating fac [read post]
20 Oct 2022, 7:50 am
In this Buncombe County case, defendant appealed his conviction for communicating threats, arguing that his words did not constitute a true threat and the trial court erred by denying his motion to dismiss and request for a jury instruction on true threats. [read post]
21 Dec 2020, 11:56 am
In this Sampson County case, the defendant was convicted of felony fleeing to elude, habitual felon, and habitual impaired driving. [read post]
22 Apr 2021, 5:20 pm
The defendant was tried and convicted of first-degree murder in Gaston County. [read post]
