Gastonia Police Department

Gastonia K-9 Bo assisted in locating a missing 11-year-old child after the Belmont Police Department requested his tracking abilities. The child was found safely hiding behind a pine tree near a home and reunited with family.

A 14-year-old boy is accused of intentionally starting a fire at a Gastonia, N.C., Dollar Tree store on July 5, causing $1 million in damage. No injuries were reported, but the fire led to a highway closure. Police have released surveillance photos and are offering a cash reward for information.

A 14-year-old boy has been identified as the suspect in a July 5 arson at a Dollar Tree store in Gastonia, causing $1 million in damages and destroying the building. No injuries were reported, and the case will be handled by the Gaston County District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Gastonia police are seeking public help to identify an arson suspect responsible for a fire that destroyed a Dollar Tree on South York Road on July 5, causing $1 million in damages. The fire forced the closure of part of U.S. Highway 321 and a cash reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's identification.

A Dollar Tree store in Gaston County, North Carolina, was intentionally set on fire on July 5, causing $1 million in damage and destroying the building. No injuries were reported, and a 'substantial' cash reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's identification. Surveillance photos of a possible suspect were released by the Gastonia Police Department on July 23.

Cedric Ford was shot by a homeowner during an attempted burglary on Ware Avenue in Gastonia, contradicting his initial claim of being shot in a drive-by. Ford and his girlfriend were arrested for burglary and obstruction after police used gunshot detection technology to uncover the truth.

Detectives with the Gastonia Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday at Greenview Meadows Apartments. One person is in custody, and no further details have been released. The situation is still developing.

An intentional fire destroyed a Dollar Tree store in Gastonia, confirmed by the Gastonia Fire Marshal. The store, described as a vital neighborhood resource, was damaged during a weekend of reported chaos and fireworks-related incidents. A suspect described as shirtless with dreads was seen fleeing the scene, and investigators are exploring connections to nearby fireworks disputes.

A man was charged following an investigation at a U.S. Post Office in Gastonia, N.C., where police responded to multiple 911 calls around 1:37 p.m. on June 29. The incident involved pepper spray, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

A 3- to 4-year-old boy was found on Belfast Drive in Gastonia after nearly being struck by a vehicle. Police located his parents but the Department of Social Services took custody, and authorities are seeking the public's help to identify the family.

Huntersville Police Department has launched a civilian crash investigation team to handle minor injury crashes, parking enforcement, and traffic control. This initiative aims to free officers for higher-priority calls. Similar programs were recently started by Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gastonia, and Mooresville Police Departments.

Gastonia police and firefighters are competing in a charity softball game called the 'Battle of the Badges' on June 12 to support the Special Olympics of Gaston County. The event includes a wiffle ball game by Special Olympics athletes, food trucks, and K-9 demonstrations. The game is free to attend at Sims Legion Park.

Two undercover police officers in North Carolina will not face charges after shooting a man who threatened shoppers with a fake gun. The suspect, Derrick Manigault, was killed in the incident at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia. The use of force was deemed legally justified by the Gaston County District Attorney.