ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Asheville Police Department said officers arrested a felon in possession of a firearm early Sunday.
Officials said that while conducting proactive crime prevention, officers attempted to make contact with Kwan Dante Allen, 35, on Atkinson Street around 2:38 a.m.
Police said that Allen fled on foot as he attempted to discard a firearm. Officers quickly took him into custody and retrieved the .40-caliber Glock 23 pistol…