Belmont weighs private probe costs and public trust
Belmont leaders debate ongoing investigation into the former police chief. Council members discuss private firm costs of 80 000 to 90 000 and whether SBI involvement is needed, while seeking transparency and a new police chief as the process continues.
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Gaston County Daily Police Charge Report May 31
Gaston County Sheriff and Gastonia police log from May 31 list multiple individuals with charges including drug narcotic violation, assault, weapon law violations, larceny, and orders for arrest. Names, ages and addresses provided for each arrestee with times ranging from 12:08 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. in Gastonia, Dallas, Mount Holly and nearby areas. The report notes juvenile charges excluded and does not imply guilt.
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Former Belmont police chief Franklin loss appeals upheld
Franklin was fired in April after accusations of harassing an employee, falsifying time records, deleting an officer’s traffic report, and misusing city funds and property. The City Council, in a four to one vote, upheld the termination amid a four-hour hearing, with chairman Charlie Flowers dissenting. Franklin contends many charges were disproved and seeks access to more information.
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Go Ape adventure course terms and ticket range discussed
Poston announces a cabin plan with full county indemnity. The adventure course visit typically lasts two to three hours. Tickets run 37 to 57 dollars with possible school group discounts. Hart notes Friday’s news is disappointing given prior discussions since August. County remains receptive to a future agreement. Contact Michael Barrett for details.
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Man stages fake DUI checkpoint while drunk in Somerset
Police say 19 year old Logan Shanks of Somerset set up a drunken driving checkpoint with road flares on Route 601 at 4 a.m. Saturday pretending to be state police. He parked diagonally across the road and attempted to hand a BB pistol to the passenger, declaring he could not get caught.
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