On December 14, 2022, Agents from the Gaston County Police Departments Special Investigations Unit and Belmont Police Department served an arrest warrant on Kirby Faulkner of 409 Stowe Rd Belmont. During the investigation, Officers obtained a search warrant for the premises and located 2 pounds of Cocaine, approximately 2 pounds of Marijuana, and 3 firearms. Mr. Faulkner received a hold pending his first appearance court proceeding. Mr. Faulkner was charged with the following:
- Possession of firearm by felon (3 counts)
- Trafficking Cocaine (2 counts)
- Felony Possession of Marijuana
- Manufacture Marijuana
Anyone with information on this arrest can contact Sergeant Waldrop at 704-866-3320