Police arrest wanted man on gun, drug charges in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A wanted man was arrested Saturday morning while police conducted proactive efforts in Asheville.
The Asheville Police Department said 37-year-old Brandon Norrelle Miller was a wanted felon who was taken into custody Saturday while officers conducted proactive efforts near the 100 block of Atkinson Street.
According to reports, officers saw Miller in possession of an AR pistol and made contact. Police said Miller was arrested without incident but, during the arrest, was found to be in possession of a firearm and drugs.
Miller has been arrested and charged with the following:
Firearm by felon
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver schedule IV
Possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver within 1,000 feet of a school
Going armed to the terror of the public
Carrying concealed gun
Second degree trespass
Miller was also served a warrant on the felony charge of flee to elude.
He was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $25,000 secured bond.
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