Asheville Police Arrest Man in Motel Arson Case: Details Emerge
By Staff Writer | Published 2026-02-07T16:33:08.849Z
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Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, NC, Tunnel Road
Asheville police arrest Christopher Sadler for arson at the Mountaineer Inn. Investigation ongoing. Call APD with tips. #Asheville
Asheville -- February 7, 2026: A man is in custody following a fire at a vacant motel on the edge of Asheville. The arrest followed an investigation into the incident, and authorities are seeking more information.Arrest DetailsChristopher Marcus Sadler, 28, was arrested early Feb. 5, 2026, and charged with first-degree arson and breaking and entering. The Asheville Police Department (APD) took Sadler into custody after officers discovered a fire he allegedly started in a vacant room at the Mount
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