Charlotte police destroy 1000 rape kits in 16 years
The Charlotte Observer reports Charlotte-Mecklenburg police destroyed rape kits from about 1,000 cases over 16 years while DNA from exams could identify assailants. About a third of roughly 3,000 exams were discarded, with cases closed or victims/prosecutors withdrawing.
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Gaston County police report adds names and charges
Daily crime log lists June 10 incidents from Gaston County Sheriff and Gastonia police. Acheson aged 38 at 3020 Manchester Court faces damage to property vandalism. Ferguson 27 at 1253 Miles Road Dallas charged with damage to property vandalism. Montfort 35 at 1409 Hollyleaf Ave Gastonia accused of traffic hit and run leaving scene. Setzer 17 at 1541 Seigle Ave Gastonia charged at 8 32 p m with unspecified offense.
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Larceny and drug charges tied to multiple defendants
Hector Cardoza 61 of 416 S Spargo St Dallas faces larceny and fraud impersonation charges. Hernan Lopez 47 of 4202 Queens Court Gastonia and James Walter McCumbee 54 of 144 Shadowbrook Rd Mount Holly charged with drug equipment and narcotic violations. Incidents occurred at 3:25 p.m. and 11 p.m. near South York Rd and East Hudson Blvd.
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George the bull dog survives attack and faces one more surgery
From Page B1, Diane Price owns horses and dogs on their land. Her dog George, nicknamed Jorge el Toro for his boldness, may undergo one final tooth-removal procedure after an attack. Sherrill was ordered to pay under $600 in restitution toward the last surgery, with about $2,000 already covered by a rescue group. If restitution arrives, Price will donate it to the rescue group.
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McHenry cruises to easy GOP House primary win in NC district
McHenry, ranked fourth in leadership as chief deputy whip, wins over three challengers with more than 78 percent of the vote in North Carolina's 10th U.S. House District. The district, including Gaston, Cleveland, Lincoln, Polk, Rutherford counties and parts of Catawba Iredell and Buncombe, tilts Republican and has been GOP since 1969. McHenry leads in campaign cash with over $2 million since Jan 1 2015, far ahead of Millard's sub-$180,000. Contact details provided for Kevin Ellis of The Gazette.
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Belmont man tracked by police arrested after stakeout
Belmont police with county officers tracked down Clark stopped in his car near his home around 6 p.m. He was booked into Gaston County Jail that evening and held without bond. Clark, 33, has two prior North Carolina convictions for armed robbery in 2007 and drug possession in 20H. Turbyfill at 704-869-1817 and www.Twitter.com/GazetteDiane.
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City completes senior center renovations with Kiser Fund
The city received 350000 from the Kiser Fund for a senior center built years ago. The project still used about 145000 in taxpayer money, with no scale back to the scope. Grand opening planned later this month and activities will resume soon. Rooms enlarged, kitchen expanded, updated exterior and accessible bathrooms added for parkgoers. Civic groups can meet there, and senior activities are expected to restart, viewed as a community benefit by Ross.
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Architecture instructor retires after 41 years at CVCC
Lynn Preslar, 67, of Taylorsville, retires from CVCC after 41 years in the Architectural Technology program. Former students recall him as a counselor and father figure who guided careers and personal growth. He began teaching in 1974 after drafting work with Bethlehem Realty and Jim Sherrill, describing the career as part of God’s plan.
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McCrory orders flags at half staff after Orlando shootings
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory ordered U S and state flags lowered to half staff through sunset Thursday in memory of those killed in the Orlando nightclub attack. Police reported at least 50 deaths in what authorities call the worst mass shooting in U S history. Senator Thom Tillis praised first responders and blood donors, saying America will not be intimidated by ISIS.
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