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Season 3, Episode 3; Captain Geoffrey Rollins, SPO II...

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2026/10/01

Send us Fan Mail For most of us, September 11, 2001, is a day and date we’ll never forget. In this episode, I’m joined by Captain Geoffrey Rollins, who shares his unique APD story from that tragic day. We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer II Doug Williams, who just celebrated twelve years of service with the Asheville Police Department. And, in another History Minute, Hannah Silberman takes us back through a century of history at the Municipal Building as the latest major renovations get u...

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48:14

Season 3, Episode 2; Detective Sgt. Charles Wells,...

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2026/09/10

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Grandparents Day on September 13th, this episode highlights APD’s own grandparents: Detective Sergeant Charles Wells ("Pop"), Executive Assistant Julie Wojcik ("Lolly"), and Records Clerk Dale Andrulewich ("Mimi"), alongside her daughter, APD Administrative Assistant Haley Andrulewich.

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Season 3, Episode 1; Interim Chief of Police Jackie...

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2026/08/28

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season Three! In this episode, Interim Chief of Police Jackie Stepp joins us as we highlight some noteworthy items from the past year. No big surprise, it’s a long list! With several major events coming up in the next few weeks—including the G-20 Finance Track meetings, an official PGA tournament event, and the Mountain State Fair- Deputy Chief Sean Aardema shares some insights into the extensive planning these events require. And as we begin Season Three, we invit...

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Season 2, Episode 24; Master Police Officer Jason...

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2026/08/13

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, with kids going back to school this month, I’m joined by Master Police Officer Jason Gall, one of the APD’s Student Resource Officers, who walks the halls at Asheville Middle School. Also, two of our newest officers to hit the streets are Yahsheem Kendrick and Fraizer Fitzgibbon. Kendrick and Fitzgibbon will begin field training immediately following BLET graduation, and we’ll get to know a little bit more about them and their journey to become APD offi...

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48:29

Season 2, Episode 23; Capt Joe Silberman, Technology...

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2026/07/30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the anatomy of an investigation. Captain Joe Silberman with the Criminal Investigations Division will walk us through the steps and also discuss APD homicide clearance rates vs the national average. Also, three members of the Real-Time Information Center: Technology Supervisor Jimmy Wingo, Sergeant Nathan Dietiker, and Public Safety Analyst A. Coffman. Commonly referred to as the RTIC, this center isn't fully active just yet, but we'll find out when it will b...

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52:52

Season 2, Episode 22; Sgt Brad Beddow, Sgt Hunter...

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2026/07/16

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sergeant Brad Beddow, who was recently reassigned from Patrol to the Specialized Operations Division, where he'll serve as the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) Team Supervisor. Also, Sergeant Hunter Welborn from the Traffic Safety Unit. We’ll talk about a fun day for the family coming up at Biltmore Church on July 25th with several local police and fire departments, and we’ll also discuss a really bad week we had recently with three mot...

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55:04

Season 2, Episode 21; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp,...

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2026/07/02

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp lays out the APD organizational changes being implemented. Name changes, division realignment, and the return of the Housing Authority unit. With June being National Camping Month, hardcore camper Captain Evan Coward joins me. I’ll ask the tough questions, like, “Do you prefer your marshmallows lightly roasted or burnt to a crisp?” The Junior Police Academy just wrapped up a fun week, and two of the participants will jo...

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Season 2, Episode 20; Officers Brandon Collins, Mark...

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2026/06/18

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how lateral transfers are significantly contributing to APD’s progress toward full staffing. Joining me to discuss their transitions from other agencies are officers Brandon Collins and Mark Beddingfield. While APD continues to have success recruiting first-time officers, these experienced transfers are playing a vital role in filling our ranks. Before joining APD, Brandon served with the Montreat and Woodfin Police Departments and is a graduate of...

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55:37

Season 2, Episode 19; Sgt. Justin Booth, SPO Travis...

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2026/05/28

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, with May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Sergeant Justin Booth, who is an avid rider. We’ll get to know Senior Police Officer Travis Pisani. May 13th was National 3rd Shift Workers’ Day. Now, technically, the APD doesn’t exactly have a 3rd shift, but he does work nights, and that’s close enough for me to get him to join me. Also, Lieutenant Brian Hogan with the Community Engagement Division, and two of the participants in the inaugural Immersion Acad...

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74:21

Season 2, Episode 18; Capt Joe Silberman, Sgt Scott...

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2026/05/14

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Captain Joe Silberman of the Criminal Investigations Division. We’ll recap some recent big cases that were assisted by technology like LPR’s and drones. We’ll get to know K9 Unit officers Sergeant Scott Muse and Senior Police Officer Nathaniel “Smitty” Smith. Sgt Muse leads the unit, and Smitty is getting acquainted with K9 Hardy, his new partner. And, Property & Evidence Manager John Perez. His prior law enforcement experience with another agency provide...

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Season 2, Episode 17; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp with...

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2026/05/01

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp and Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams sit down for an important and timely discussion about technology and its vital role with the Asheville Police Department and the DA’s office. We’ll get to know Western North Carolina native, Sgt. Noland Brown, who just passed the 15-year mark with the APD. So, we’ll look back and forward. And from the Community Engagement Division, Captain Jonathan Brown will lay out the new MOU (m...

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Season 2, Episode 16; Detective Phil Allen, Stephanie...

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2026/04/17

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, with April 30th being National Honesty Day, we’ll get to know Detective Phil Allen, who has a way to determine if you’re telling the truth. You guessed it, he administers the polygraph examinations at the Asheville Police Department. April is Records and Information Management Month, and I’m joined by the person who leads that department for the APD, Stephanie Bierce. From the Community Engagement Division, Senior Police Officer Justin Lewis. Updates on...

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Season 2, Episode 15; SPO Taya Overholt, Lt. Russ...

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2026/04/01

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the winner of a Merit Award at the recent APD Awards Banquet, and a Superlative Award for having the cleanest squad car, inside and out, is Senior Police Officer Taya Overholt, as April is National Car Care Month. Getting to know Lieutenant Russ Crisp. April is also National Pickleball Month, and I don’t know anybody as passionate about it as he is. We’ll get some pickleball pointers and see how things are going in Professional Standards. From N...

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66:28

Season 2, Episode 14; Deputy Chief Sean Aardema,...

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail The weekend of March 6th was a particularly violent one in Asheville, and Deputy Chief Sean Aardema joins me to discuss the proactive policing measures being implemented and steps APD is taking to prevent further violence. Getting to know Forensics Supervisor Kristen Norman, a North Carolina native who spent a decade in Texas with lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!) before returning to the Tar Heel state. We’ll also discuss her new role and the technology aiding their crime-sol...

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59:45

Season 2, Episode 13; Detective Zoe Vertefeuille, Sgt...

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2026/03/05

Send a text In this episode, we’ll celebrate March as Irish-American Heritage Month, with Detective Zoe Vertefeuille, who has visited the Emerald Isle so many times, travel agents ask HER for advice. Also, Sergeant Ian Cooper, a native of the Boston area whose Irish roots run deep. From Community Engagement, Master Police Officer Debbie LeCroy, who is retiring after a law enforcement career that spanned more than 20 years. Find out what’s next!

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Season 2, Episode 12; Senior Deputy Fire Marshal...

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2026/02/19

Send a text This week, 21 cadets will graduate from BLET, and 20 of them will become Asheville Police Officers. The other one? She returns to her day job with the Asheville Fire Department. Senior Deputy Fire Marshal Charley Cox discusses her experience in the police academy and how it benefits APD and AFD. Also, getting to know Detective Aaron Buyanovsky and the complicated fraud case that he began investigating as a part of the intern program. From Community Engagement, Senior P...

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Season 2, Episode 11; Matt & Amy Stapanowich,...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text In this episode, we celebrate National Marriage Week, February 7-14th. At the Asheville Police Department, we have several married couples among our ranks, and we’re highlighting two of them: Matt & Amy Stapanowich and Jonathan & Miranda Derrick. From Community Engagement, Sgt. Jesse Ramirez has a big announcement about the new Immersion Academy, something we teased in the last episode. If you’ve got a question or suggestion, call 828-250-8800 and leave a voicemai...

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Season 2, Episode 10; Cadet Jaylan Gaines, Cadet...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text In this episode, we continue celebrating a new year with new officers! This time, it’s cadets from the current BLET class, set to graduate in February: Cadets Jaylan Gaines and Jonathan Speessen. From Community Engagement, Lt. Brian Hogan, with some big news about the Spring Edition of the Citizens’ Police Academy. And for those who love the Junior Police Academy, something new and exciting is coming soon!

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Season 2, Episode 9; Officer Lily Talley, Officer...

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2026/01/08

Send us a text New year, new officers! In this episode, the first of 2026, new solo officers Lily Talley and Josh Dobson. They begin their careers together, but their paths to get here were vastly different. As we look forward, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp looks back as we see where 2025 ranked in several important categories. And from Community Engagement, one more chance to hear from Senior Police Officer Isaiah Senyak, who’s changing job titles soon. Find out more about his new role.

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Season 2, Episode 8; Master Police Officer Joe Jones,...

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2025/12/17

Send us a text This episode has an accidental basketball theme! Two of our guests (and your host) played college basketball. And one guest was a college basketball referee. Find out who did what as we get to know Master Police Officer Joe Jones, a Student Resource Officer at Asheville High School. We’ll also get to know APD Chaplain Patrick Creed. On Sunday, you’ll find him behind the pulpit at Temple Baptist Church. But he’s always there for the officers of the Asheville Police Department. &...

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