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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 2011

Page

3

Flags stolen from veterans graves shock local cemetery

A woman visiting the cemetery found Memorial Day flags missing from American Legion graves. Carpenter, Carswell, and other Legion members blamed theft and questioned motives, noting the cost to the Legion and the disrespect to veterans who served the country.

Flags stolen from veterans graves spark police probe

Carpenter and fellow veterans reported May 27 that flags placed on local graves were stolen between May 29 at 7 30 p m and Monday 8 a m Police say no leads yet and two teenage boys were seen near the cemetery The city utility team had not removed the flags and a tip line was provided for anonymous information

Carpenter Bessemer Utility Department J.D. Ramey Gaston County Police Department Dan Boling Semer City Boling

Cocaine and Marijuana Found in Chevy Trailblazer

Police report drugs discovered in a Chevrolet Trailblazer near Mike's Gas Station on South York Road. A warrant affidavit lists plastic baggies a straw and a container used to package substances. Vanover was booked at Gaston County Jail at 11 23 p m and released after bond.

South York Road Vanover Gaston County

Crews battle Arizona wildfires near state line

Crews try to protect Alpine area as a massive blaze grows to 218 square miles or more than 140000 acres by Saturday morning. The fire ranks as the third largest in state history with smoke seen in southern Colorado. Officials report zero containment near the New Mexico border and evacuations underway.

Alpine Colorado New Mexico- Arizona State Line

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