Asheville Man Arrested for Armed Robbery with Machete

Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn, 33, was arrested for an armed robbery at a grocery store on Haywood Road in Asheville, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 5:25 p.m. on March 31, when Bradburn allegedly stole a cinnamon bun and incense, brandishing a machete when confronted by a store employee. The Asheville Police Department responded swiftly, locating Bradburn eating a cinnamon bun nearby. He faces charges including robbery with a dangerous weapon, shoplifting, concealment of goods, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bradburn is currently held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility under a $50,000 secured bond. The arrest underscores the effectiveness of the police department in handling armed robbery cases to maintain community safety.