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NC sheriff’s deputy terminated, charged with solicitation of prostitute

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has been fired after being arrested and charged with solicitation of a prostitute, officials told ABC Affiliate WLOS.

The Asheville Police Department on Thursday arrested and charged Buncombe County Deputy Chad Drew Walker, 40, authorities said.

Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller said in a news release that Walker was terminated, effective immediately.


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