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Resident alleges police mishandling after crash involving deputy, reports matter to state prosecutors
Summary
Darrell Wood used public comment to accuse the police department of mishandling a collision involving his family and a Buncombe County deputy, alleging inaccurate reporting and poor victim contact and saying he reported the matter to the state Attorney General and county district attorney.
During public comment, resident Darrell Wood criticized local police handling of a collision involving his family and a Buncombe County deputy. Wood alleged inaccurate police reporting, insufficient victim contact and an unprofessional response from the police chief, and said he had reported the incident to the North Carolina Attorney General and the Rutherford County District Attorney.
Council members did not take immediate action on the complaint during the meeting; staff noted the comment was received and that processes for formal complaints and investigations lie with the sheriff's office and prosecuting authorities. Wood's remarks underscored community concerns about police accountability and communication following serious incidents.
