Woman arrested after injuring herself during attempted Asheville business break-ins

Woman arrested after injuring herself during attempted Asheville business break-ins

ASHEVILLE, N.C.

Asheville police apprehended a woman in the early-morning hours of June 18 after reports of break-ins at two businesses. According to a news release from the Asheville Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of Tunnel Road at approximately 5:45 a.m. June 18. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Rachael Lynn Stephenson, 41, and took her into custody.

Injuries and Arrest:

Officers transported her to Mission Hospital for treatment of injuries she sustained during the break-ins. During their investigation, officers determined that Stephenson had broken into the business where they located her and a nearby second business. Officers said Stephenson had also attempted to gain entry into an occupied security vehicle at the second business she was attempting to break into.

Charges:

Stephenson was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $20,000 bond and charged with the following:

• Felony breaking and entering
• Larceny after break/enter
• Break or enter a motor vehicle
• Injury to personal property
• Second degree trespass
• Injure/tamper with vehicle
• Resisting public officer