BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – An internal investigation is underway after an inmate escaped from the Buncombe County Detention Facility.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. November 26, an inmate reportedly escaped the Buncombe County Detention Facility. The inmate was taken back into custody fifty minutes later near South French Broad Avenue.
The inmate, identified as Jennifer Richards, was charged on November 23 with possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting a public officer. Richards is now facing additional charges, including escape…