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Asheville Felon Arrested with Stolen Firearm and Illegal Substances

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Asheville Felon Arrested with Stolen Firearm and Illegal Substances

Asheville, N.C. — A convicted felon was apprehended by local authorities on Wednesday after being discovered in the possession of illicit drugs and a stolen firearm, with its serial number altered. Law enforcement officers conducting active enforcement in the neighborhood of West Asheville made the arrest early Wednesday morning.

The Perpetrator

The accused is identified as Antonio Donte Lynch, a 35-year-old male with a prior record of serious offenses constituting felonies. Lynch was found carrying several illegal substances and a concealed firearm at around 1:45 a.m.

Charges Levied against Lynch

The Asheville Police Department lodged multiple charges against Lynch, including:

Possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession of a stolen firearm
Possession of firearm with an altered serial number
Carrying a concealed gun
Felony possession of schedule II controlled substances

Items Seized at the Time of Arrest

During his arrest, the law enforcement personnel confiscated numerous illegal products and items. The inventory of the confiscated items includes:

A Kahr .380 pistol, confirmed to be stolen and with an altered serial number
0.48 grams of Cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance
One dose unit (DU) of the drug ecstasy

Detainment and Legal Proceedings

Following his arrest, Lynch was transported to the Buncombe County Detention Facility, where he remains held on a $30,000 secured bond as per the magistrate’s orders. If convicted on all charges, Lynch could potentially face several years of imprisonment and hefty fines.

Reaching Out to the Public for Assistance

While this investigation is ongoing, the Asheville Police Department is actively encouraging anyone with additional information regarding these crimes to step forward. “If you or anyone you know has pertinent information regarding this case, please contact us at 828-252-1110,” stated an unnamed source from the department.

An increase in arrests like this one are a testament to law enforcement’s commitment to curbing drug-related crimes and firearm-related felonies in the region. Reporting suspicious activities can provide crucial assistance in this ongoing battle. The local community can play an essential role in ensuring the safety and security of Asheville.