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Gastonia Police and Non-Emergency Crime Reporting
To help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Gastonia Police will be handling some non-emergency calls by telephone until further notice, and are reminding citizens about online reporting. “The safety of our citizens is very […]
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City of Gastonia Closes City Hall and Other Buildings to Public
The City of Gastonia is continuing its efforts to respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to help protect the public and its employees. City Hall, located at 181 S. South St., closed to […]
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City of Gastonia Suspends Non-Pay Utility Disconnects and Announces Additional Closures
In response to Gaston County’s declaration of a state of emergency, the City of Gastonia is suspending non-pay utility disconnects and making additional closures of City facilities. Non-Pay Utility Disconnects Effective immediately, the City of […]
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City of Gastonia Cancels or Postpones Events in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
In response to guidelines for social events set by Gaston County officials related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the City of Gastonia has canceled or postponed all City-sponsored events and in-kind service events until April 12, […]
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New Gastonia Police Department Recruiting Video Released
The Gastonia Police Department has a new video to help with officer recruiting efforts. “Gastonia is a great place to be a police officer and we want to invite others to join our team,” said […]
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Gastonia Police Department Promotions and Recently Hired Officers
Gastonia Police Sgt. Laura Biggerstaff has been promoted to captain, Detective Eric Seagle has been promoted to sergeant, and 11 recently hired officers have been officially sworn-in for duty. All 13 officers were recognized in […]
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Gastonia Police K-9 Unit has a New Dog and Handler
The Gastonia Police Department has purchased a new K-9 and selected a new handler for an opening in its K-9 Unit. K-9 Max, a 1½-year-old German Shepherd-Belgian Malinois mix from Ventosa Kennel in Scotland Neck, […]
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Remember These Holiday Safety Tips
As the 2019 holiday season gets underway, please remember to practice crime prevention and common sense safety measures. Here are some tips from the Gastonia Police Department to help keep your holiday season bright. Cars […]
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Officer Lefevers Completes 500-Hour Traffic Safety Course
Joshua Blake Lefevers of the Gastonia Police Department recently completed the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate program at the North Carolina Justice Academy, Gastonia Police Chief Robert Helton has announced. Officer Lefevers is the 322nd […]