Asheville Police Investigation Leads to Arrests in Break-ins

Asheville -- August 25, 2022: Three individuals were detained for breaking into three businesses in West Asheville on Tuesday and Wednesday,

according to an investigation by Patrol Officers with the Asheville Police Department.

In the first instance, at roughly two in the morning on August 23, officers detained a man for breaking into two shops on the 1400 block of Patton Avenue. After responding to business alarms at one of the establishments, the Officers were able to work closely with the owner to identify the culprit and, after a thorough investigation, take him into jail. 

Alcoholic beverages were among the stolen things discovered with the suspect, although it was later confirmed that they were not taken from the scene. Further investigation by the Officers revealed that these stolen goods were connected to another neighboring company burglary, which resulted in more charges.

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Shannon Creasman (01/31/1975) was arrested and charged with the following:
• Safe Cracking (four counts)
• Larceny after B&E
• Possession of Burglary Tools (two counts)
• He was transported to Buncombe County Detention Facility with a $32,000 secured bond.

In the second incident, police detained a man and a woman for an ongoing break-in at the 50 block of Highland Center Boulevard early on August 24. Officers discovered two individuals at the establishment who were robbing cars of their catalytic converters when they got on the scene at 2:30 a.m. The two suspects fled as the officers drew near them, and a "foot pursuit" ensued. The officers' prompt action resulted in a rapid arrest and the recovery of the tools the suspects were carrying as they made their run.

Luke Stafford (12/23/1982) was arrested and charged with the following:
• Felony B&E of a Business
• Larceny of MV auto parts (three counts)
• Damage to personal property (three counts)
• Resist, Delay, or Obstruct
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• He was transported to Buncombe County Detention Facility with a $20,000 secured bond.
Tami Bryant (6/12/1984) was arrested and charged with the following:
• Felony B&E of a Business
• Larceny of MV auto parts (three counts)
• Damage to personal property (three counts)
• Resist, Delay, or Obstruct
• She was transported to Buncombe County Detention Facility with a $18,000 secured bond.
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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.

WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington