KMPD finds rumors not credible of social media threats to high school

tinue leading the GPD,” said City Manager Michael Peoples. “His depth and breadth of experience in law enforcement, internal organizational and management skills, and passion for the communities of Gastonia will serve the Department and our citizens well as he steps into this new role.”

Conard was promoted to Assistant Police Chief from Captain in October 2020. His service with the GPD includes being Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, Commander of the See CHIEF, Page 5A

JAN. 18: Officer Carpenter said Johnny Thomas Gantt, 158 Ware Road, operating a 2005 Toyota, failed to yield the right-of-way and bumped a trailer being towed by a 2001 Chevrolet operated by Kenneth Derrick Cope of Clover, SC. Estimated damage to the Toyota is $4,000.

JAN. 18: Officer Carpenter said David Wayne Moore, 101 Country Grove Road, operating a 2019 Tesla, turning onto US 74 Business from the parking lot of 510 West King Street, struck a 2019 Ford traveling West on 74 and operated by Timothy Yates Bess of Gastonia. Property damage was estimated at $10,000.

JAN. 21: Officer Earls said Paul Douglas Trump was standing on the shoulder of NC 161 York Road to cross Bennett Street at Innovation Drive and was struck on his back/left shoulder. The driver slowed but drove away.

CITATIONS

JAN. 18: Holli Danielle Watkins, 43, Bessemer City, fictitious tag, no registration,

Kings Mountain Police Department became aware of rumors on social media sites of an active shooter threat at Kings Mountain High School on Thursday, January 26, and posted on Facebook that KMPD officers and Cleveland County school officials were actively investigating these rumors and would advise further information when information became available.

Later in the day, authorities concluded that “there had been no credible information or evidence that suggest a threat was made toward KMHS or any other school within our community, or Cleveland County.”

In a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon, KMHS stated, “Late last night we were made aware of a possible threat to our school. The administration along with the Kings no new certificate of title.

JAN. 18: Bonnie Elizabeth Glance,33, 138 Lowery Wood, expired tag.

JAN. 19: Ja’Marlon Demond Young, 18, 1204 Northwoods Drive, revoked license.

JAN. 20: Curtis Bazil Harris, 26, 904 Henry Street, no operator’s license.

JAN. 20: Dashaun Amaru Ross, 25, Spruce Street, revoked license.

JAN. 20: Xavier Obrien Stephens, 23, 1127 Phifer Road, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

JAN. 20: O’Brian Rashont, 27, 124 Lewis Curry Road, revoked driver’s license.

JAN. 20: Joshua Lawrence Jones, 18, Grover, no operator’s license.

JAN. 20: Marcus Willie Barnette, 36, Bessemer City, revoked license.

JAN. 20: Felicity Jackson, 24, 221 N. Watterson Street, no operator’s license.

JAN. 20: Arreola Huazano Jose Gregorio, 21, 216 Morris Street, no operator’s license.

JAN. 21: Sherika Char-

Mountain Police Department has investigated the rumor and has not been able to substantiate anything. Due to the unsubstantiated social media rumors, we will have additional law enforcement on our campus today and tomorrow. Kings Mountain High School was not directly mentioned in the rumors but we are acting with an abundance of caution because of our school's priority on student and staff safety.” maine Williams, 32, 110 Cambridge Oaks Circle 201, no operator’s license, expired tag, carelessly and heedlessly in wanton disregard of the rights and safety of others.

The Police Department will continue to investigate any leads or information pertaining to these rumors and if located, will seek to charge, and prosecute those responsible for issuing threats. KMPD is asking that anyone with information in reference to these rumors to contact Kings Mountain Police Department (704) 734-0444.

JAN. 21: Donta Jovon Byrd, 104 Cameron Drive, fictitious tag.

JAN. 23: Megan Danielle Holbrook, 33, Grover, speeding, no operator’s license.

JAN. 23: Malasha Elaine Hawkins, 18, 301 Scotland Drive, speeding, careless driving.

JAN. 24: Kristen Marie Duhaime, 33, 612 Charles Street 59, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

JAN. 24: Stephen John Torrence, 37, 127 Van Dyke Road, speeding.

JAN. 25: Nasir Claude Thomas, 24, 425 Kings Falls Court, revoked license.

JAN. 25: MacKenzie Hope Hamrick, 18, Grover, no operator’s license, unsafe movement.

Community Town Hall

Thursday, February 2, at 6:30 pm

Residents of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities are invited to attend a presentation and question and answer session on current water studies and concentrator processing for the Albemarle Kings Mountain project

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