Geese Removal Sparks Debate Over Park Management
Local officials hired USDA Wildlife Services to remove Canada geese from a Gaston County park after reports of heavy waste and complaints during summer events. Ducks and geese were herded, euthanized under AVMA guidelines, and moved to a sanctuary or SC preserve, prompting criticism from Carolina Waterfowl Rescue volunteers about planning and transparency.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wildlife Services Division
Hart
Dallas Park
USDA
Carol Bannerman
Gaston County
American Veterinary Medical Association
Fish and Wildlife Service
Bannerman
Gordon
Canada
Rebecca Duffeck
Carolina
Duffeck
South Carolina
Former nurse charged in hospital drug theft case
Jessica Brooks 31 of Dallas arrested at home for stealing multiple Dilaudid vials from Carolinas Medical Center Lincoln over six months. Initial call Feb 4. Brooks faces 28 charges including embezzlement and larceny. Jonathan Keith James, 32, charged with two counts conspiracy and threats. Both await first appearance in Lincoln County District Court.
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Jessica Brooks
Summer Farm Road
Dallas
Carolinas Medical Center
Lincoln
Brooks
State Bureau of Investigation
Jonthan Keith James
James
Lincoln County District Court
Lauren Baheri
Twitter
Lbaheri
Embezzlement Charge At Gastonia Rent-A-Center
Shatima Sharpe 24 of Gastonia is charged with embezzling a TV and Whirlpool washer from the Rent-A-Center on 111 West Garrison Boulevard. Police say she listed the items for sale on Craig's List. value over 1600 dollars. Bond set at 5000 dollars. Police seek information on a separate donation box theft at a local 12 Step Club.
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W. Garrison Blvd
Gastonia
Shatima Monique Sharpe
Greenview Drive
Sharpe
Craig
Gaston County
12 Step Club
Second Ave
Alcoholics Anonymous
Arrest Report Highlights Gaston County Suspicious Burglaries and Larcenies
Daily arrest report covers June 23 to June 24 in Gaston County. Notable entries include Leslie Blanton 49 of Belmont charged with larceny other after 6:25 p.m. at 425 Cox Road, and Jeffery Dale White 22 of Gastonia charged with burglary residence forced entry at 425 N. Marietta St. Other arrests list shoplifting, parole violations, and CFA contempt across Gaston County and neighboring Bessemers City and Dallas jurisdictions.
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Gaston Law Enforcement
Blanton
Leslie McDowell
Georgia Belle Ave
Belmont
Cox Road
White
Jeffery Dale
Hickory Grove Road
Gastonia
N. Marietta St
Larceny-Other
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John Clark
the Gazette
Lauren Baker
Gastongazette.com
Rastonia
Bradley
Anthony Lamar
Lewis St
Demetrius Bay
Mobile Lane
Lewis
Bobby Eugene
Betty St. Gastonia
E. Park Ave
Woodard
Lamar
Antellis
Southland Drive
Rock Hill
S.C
N. New Hope Road
Gaston County Police
Childers
Thomas Jarrod
Maine Ave
Bessemer City
Cook
Antoine Laval
Plumtree Circle
CFA
Plumcrest Lane
Dodson
Charlies Lee
Thornwood Lane
Stanley
Reedy
Cheyenne Dawn
Lewis Road
Sumpter
Ryan Michael
Tower Acres Lane
South York Road
Carolina Avenue
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