West: Adam District

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    WEST: ADAM DISTRICT

    View a map of the Adam District to see where your neighborhood or business is located.

    The Adam District includes Asheville's west community and is supervised by a district commander. Four sergeants and several officers also work in the Adam District. The district sergeants supervise the daily work activities of the patrol officers, who work in assigned beats within the district.

    Officers are assigned conduct 24-hour patrols in the district and actively participate in problem-solving activities with residents and business owners. Patrol activities involve bike patrol, foot patrol, and traditional vehicle patrol. In addition, officers can be found at many community social events throughout the year. Citizens are encouraged to schedule an appointment to meet Adam District police officers at the district office at 970 Haywood Road.

    Meet Adam District Command Staff

    Lieutenant Gary Gudac, District Commander

    Lt. Gary Gudac joined the Asheville Police Department in 2005 from Rocky Mount, NC.  Prior to his current assignment he was the training coordinator for the Asheville Police Department and instumental in the Department being able to start it's own Basic Law Enforcement Training Class. 


    Sgt. Mack Creson, Adam District Supervisor

    Sergeant Mack Creson joined the department in February 1989. He holds his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate and an associate's degree in criminal justice. Sgt. Mack Creson received the first APD Chaplain's Award, given to the supervisor who exemplifies ethical & caring leadership.


    Sgt. Jeff Peterson, Adam District Supervisor

    Sgt. Jeff Peterson has been with APD since 1989. Prior to his promotions, he served a a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, working cases in the Adam District.


    Sgt. Scott Lunsford, Adam District Supervisor

    Sgt. Scott Lunsford joined the department in 1988.  His prior assignments include Juvenile/Sexual Assault Supervisor and School Resource Officer Supervisor.


    Contact Information

    Main Office Phone Numbers

    Phone: (828) 251-4033
    Phone: (828) 251-4034
    Fax:     (828) 251-4036

    Lt. Gary Gudac, Commander ggudac@ashevillenc.gov
    Sgt. Mack Creson, District Supervisor

    mcreson@ashevillenc.gov

    Sgt. Jeff Peterson, District Supervisor jpeterson@ashevillenc.gov
    Sgt. Scott Lunsford, District Supervisor slunsford@ashevillenc.gov
    Commmunity Resource Off. Josh Simpson jsimpson@ashevillenc.gov
    Communiy Resource Officer Chad McCall cmccall@ashevillenc.gov
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