Asheville’s Persistent Violent Crime Issue Defies National Drop
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Nationwide FBI data shows a significant decrease in violent crime for the period January-March 2024 compared to the same months in 2023. However, some law enforcement officials question the accuracy of the numbers, citing that the data only reflects 72% of reporting agencies. In Asheville, NC, Police Deputy Chief Sean Aardema casts doubts…