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ARRESTS

APRIL 15: Amanda Chivonne Cribb. 45, Shelby, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. She was also cited for no liability insurance.

APRIL 16: Artavius Montriel Vinson, 28, Lawndale, DWI, no bond, court date

April 17.

APRIL 16: Sheiman Devante Shaquan Addison, 28, Shelby, DWI.

APRIL 17: Antonio Dominique Barnett,31,801 Southwoods Drive, driving while license revoked, $1,000 secured bond. He was also cited for expired tag, no inspection, headlight violation, and mirror violation.

APRIL 18: David Shane Jennings, 43, Kings Mountain, nors will receive a $20 eGift card, a water bottle and a wellness check. Visit oneblood.org/donate-now(sponsor code 68025) or call 704-418-0418. failure to register as a sex offender, $50,000 secured bond.

APRIL 19: David Scott Noblett, 41, Kings Mountain, communicating threats, $1,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

APRIL 15: A resident of Elmarq Drive reported larceny of an air-conditioning unit valued at $7,500.

APRIL 15: A resident of McGinnis Street reported larceny of a semi-automatic rifle valued at $800 and damage to the rear passenger door of a vehicle.

APRIL 16: A resident of Kenton Drive reported larceny of cash.

APRIL 16: A resident of Kings Oak Circle reported damage to a window, doorbell camera, and door wreath val-

Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department are asking the public for help in locating 31-year-old Charity Ratrice Smoot.

The family reported that Smoot was last seen on April 15 leaving her E. Hudson Avenue apartment and voluntarily getting into a vehicle driven by an unknown person. Smoot is approximately 5’1” tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown eyes and was last seen wearing a long, black hair weave.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Charity Ratrice Smoot is asked to call detectives at 704-866-6939. Callers may remain anonymous.

Do you recognize this person

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office wants to identify the individual pictured. The individual was wearing a mask to help conceal their identity, and CCSO hopes someone recognizes them or clothing. The individual also has an unusual walk, which can be seen in videos ued at $1,040. WRECKS

The suspect wore a hunting jacket, mask, dark pants, and dark shoes while committing the crimes.

APRIL 14: Officer Cooke said Sylvia Elliott, 115 S. Gaston Street, operating a 2016 Ford owned by U-Haul Company of Arizona, struck a chain link fence in the parking lot of 252 Oak Grove Road. Property damage was estimated at $1,000.

APRIL 15: Officer Rochford said Faye Rigdon, 717 Gantt Street, operating a 1990 Dodge on US 74 Business, made a right turn from the center lane and struck a 2019 Jeep operated by Tammy Wyllie, 341 Belcaro Drive. Property damage was estimated at $6,000.

APRIL 18: Officer Black said Michelle Nicole Crane, Gastonia, operating a 2009

Toyota, failed to yield rightof-way and struck a 2012 Toyota operated by Shamia Hopper, 200 Spruce Street 4C, on NC 216. Property damage was estimated at $9,500.

CITATIONS

APRIL 14: Samuel Marcell, Boiling Springs, speeding.

APRIL 14: Cody Ray Webb, 29, 707 R. Ridge Street, revoked license.

APRIL 14: Mario Lopez, 38, Gastonia, no operator’s license, expired tag, no inspection.

APRIL 15: Jeremiah Trotter, 46, Hainesport, NJ, speeding.

APRIL 15: Crystal Cope Caldwell, 52, Bessemer City, revoked license, expired tag,

The suspect wanted by CCSO has an unusual walk that may help identify him. Photos by CCSO no inspection, unsafe tires, failure to heed traffic directions.

APRIL 15: Alicia Dukes, 51, Shelby, failure to slow vehicle to safe speed.

APRIL 15: Brandy Johnson, Shelby, failure to drive in another lane for emergency vehicles with lights on.

APRIL 15: Ezequel Pineda, 22, Sunrise, FL, driving in emergency lane.

APRIL 15: Philip Holland II, 29, 303 Linwood Road, no operator’s license.

APRIL 16: Dennis Vinson, Gaffney, SC, revoked license, no insurance, no child seat belt, stop lamps violation.

APRIL 16: Barry Wayne Johnson, 107 Meagan Drive, expired tag, no inspection.

Dollar General fined for overcharging customers

Penalties are assessed if a store fails a follow-up inspection. In addition to the penalties paid, the store will be subject to re-inspection every 60 days from the last inspection until it meets the 2-percent-or-less error rate. Additional penalties may be assessed if a store fails a reinspection.

spection later. Undercharges are also reported, but do not count against a store. Consumers who would like to file a complaint about scanner errors they encounter can call the Standards Division at 984-236-4750.

County were sited.

The department conducts periodic, unannounced inspections of price-scanner systems in businesses to check for accuracy between the prices advertised and the prices that ring up at the register. If a store has more than a 2-percent error rate on overcharges, inspectors discuss the findings with the store manager and conduct a more intensive follow-up in-

“Our Standards Division closely watches stores to ensure that consumers are protected,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “This is an important function to make sure North Carolinians are being charged the prices they see on shelves. While our work will continue, it is important for consumers to check their receipts regularly and notify store managers if they see a discrepancy.”