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Gaston County Police K9 Unit Makes Drug Trafficking Arrest

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, the Gaston County Police Department K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lower Dallas Highway that resulted in the seizure of approximately 3.5 kilograms of cocaine.  Around 5:19pm, a GCPD K9 Officer conducted a traffi...

Gaston County Police Chief Announces Transition and Work on School Safety Plan

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County Police Chief Joseph Ramey announced today his plan to transition to a specialized role focused on school safety due to his impending retirement. The County will conduct a nationwide search for the next individual to lead tha...

Lincolnton Man Remains Missing; Police Need Your Help

GASTONIA, N.C -- Gaston County Police are searching for Quintin Lee Allen Roark, age 27, of the 100 block of Deaton Ave. Lincolnton, NC. He was reported missing by family members on July 14, 2022. He was last seen on July 12, 2022 in the area of ...

Gaston County Police Make Arrest in Overnight Shooting UPDATE

On Tuesday September 13th, 2022 at about 6:21 pm, the Gaston County Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Twisted Oak Lane, Gastonia, NC. Upon arrival, first responders located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Despit...

Gaston County Police Investigate Shooting

On Monday September 5th, 2022 at about 6:21 pm, the Gaston County Police responded to a shooting in the 100 block of Twisted Oak Lane, Gastonia, NC. Upon arrival, first responders located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Despite ...

Gaston County Police Charge Suspect with Involuntary Manslaughter

On Monday September 5th, 2022 at about 12:26 am, Gaston County Police responded to Briarwood Court near Mount Holly in reference to an incident involving a golf cart.  It was reported several people were drinking and riding a golf cart in the are...

Gaston County Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder

On Sunday September 4, 2022 at 11:32 am, the Gaston County Police responded to the 4000 block of Stoney Oaks Drive in the southwestern portion of Gaston County in reference to a vehicle left abandoned on private property.  

When Gaston County Poli...