K-9 Unit makes drug trafficking seizure

Gaston County Police Department K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop around WH Kiser Road, outside of High Shoals on Thursday, April 20. During the traffic stop, the Officer’s canine alerted to the odor of nar-

Jose Hernandez-Sanchez

Gaston Co. arson case under investigation

Gaston County Communications received a call about a commercial fire at 3335 York Highway on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at approximately 2:02 a.m. The location is a strip mall located on York Highway, the closest cross street being Queens Road.

The Gaston County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted an origin and cause investigation. It was determined that the cause of the fire was incendiary and contacted the Gaston County Police Department about a criminal investigation. The investigative process determined that two separate businesses were targeted, and two fires were intentionally set, both using an Improvised Incendiary Device.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with further information on this Arson is asked to contact Detective C. Cogdill with the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000.

cotics in the vehicle.

A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of approximately 141 grams of Fentanyl and 29 grams of Methamphetamine. The investigation led officers to a residence in Char- lotte where an additional 148 grams of Heroin, 112 grams of Fentanyl, and 215 grams of Methamphetamine were seized.

Jose Hernandez-Sanchez, of Charlotte, was charged with one count of

Trafficking Methamphetamine and two counts of Trafficking Opium or Heroin. He is currently being held at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on a $250,000 bond.