Roadblocks in Asheville, North Carolina
Old County Home Rd *AND* on Johnston School Rd
Asheville, North Carolina
Sat May 5, 2012 Mid afternoon they were set up on Johnston School Rd where the road drastically curves. There was a lot of cars piling up and they seemed to be making Mexicans pull over to the side!
We just went right through.
Later, aprox 9:30pm they were set up down the street on Old County Home around a bend where you could only see them after you come around the corner. They have set up here MANY times before.
I asked "Is everything ok? Are you guys looking for someone?" He rudely ignored me and demanded license. After he checked that I again asked "Is there a criminal on the loose or something"? He harshly responded "Yes". I think he was just being an asshole treating me like I had no right to ask what was going on.
They also like to set up road blocks at the bottom of Spivey Mountain at the intersection of Johnston School Rd and Johnston Blvd.
We have a significant Mexican community in this area and believe they are looking for illegal Mexicans.
But I feel my privacy and time is being violated and am disgusted that this is even legal? How is this constitutional?! To stop everyone without probable cause and create a huge traffic hazzard endangering our lives???
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in May 2012.
River Road
Asheville, North Carolina
Turning right out od the wedge.
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in July 2011.
South French Broad at the intersection of Hilliard
Asheville, North Carolina
Roadblock set up on may 24th as part of the "click it or ticket" campaign.
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in May 2010.
Craven Street Bridge
Asheville, North Carolina
Saturday Morning, Likely looking for Hang-Overs.
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in January 2008.
Merrimon Avenue in front of Gourmet Perks
Asheville, North Carolina
Set up two nights in a row (9/12/07 and 9/13/07).
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in September 2007.
Sand Hill Road at I-40 Overpass
Asheville, North Carolina
Tuesday 9 a.m. I made a legal right turn onto a city street about 1/4 mile before roadblock, but within view of it. Two "chase cars" left the check point and blocked the city street onto which I had turned.
I was told to exit my vehicle and place my hands on the hood of my car. I was arrested for "fleeing a checking station." Later, I was cited for driving without a license (expired).
Animal Services was called to collect my dog which was in my car. My car was towed. I was in custody three hours. Note: my registration, license plates, insurance and safety inspection are current and valid.
I am not a fugitive nor a convicted felon. I was simply on my way to work.
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in May 2003.
I-40 interstate 74 exit ramp
Asheville, North Carolina
The road block was set up right at the end of a off ramp onto 74 that goes to Fairview. They were there all day. I passed by a few times they were checking papers another time I drive by they had a car stopped and police were behind on the side and in front of the car.
This North Carolina roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in May 2003.
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