North Asheville man apprehended for child exploitation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, apprehended a North Asheville man for child exploitation following a months-long investigation.

Robert Benjamin Thorpe, 49, was arrested following a search warrant executed by APD detectives and HSI agents around noon on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Thorpe’s residence. Thorpe was taken into custody by HSI on a federal indictment.

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