NorthCarolina General Assembly Police.(2010-49, s. In two counties, Gaston and Mecklenburg counties, the county police have constitutionally mandated county wide responsibilities instead of the sheriff's department. According to police, officers responded to the intersection of Cox Road and Gaston Mall Drive around 6:30 pm Wednesday for a citizen complaint regarding a panhandler.

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Gaston County PoliceDepartment West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC - 0.6 milesFormed in 1957, the Gaston County PoliceDepartment is a local lawenforcementagency serving Gaston County, NorthCarolina, with 153 sworn officers... GastoniaPolice confirm with Queen City News that Simpson was taken into custody at 9:30 a.m. 28, in the Cox Road area. Detectives are investigating the exact circumstances of what led up to the deadly shooting.

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Appalachian Regional Healthcare System PoliceDepartment, NorthCarolina – Boone, NorthCarolina. Avery County Public Schools Campus LawEnforcement – Newland, NorthCarolina. Agency Assistance During Search Warrants: The GastoniaPoliceDepartment would like to recognize the following agencies for their assistance during the execution of search warrants: United States Marshal’s Service. NorthCarolina State Bureau of Investigation. GastoniaPolice tased Sunshine during the arrest.

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“The dog was tased and the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident are under review to determine if officers followed established policies and procedures,” a spokesperson from the department said. The department's post reminds us that "lawenforcement does not collect money." Concerned citizens are encouraged to verify the legitimacy of any such claims by reaching out to the GastoniaPoliceDepartment through their non-emergency number at (704) 866-6702.