KM woman charged with shoplifting and impersonating an officer

On June 10 at 9:30 p.m., Gastonia Police Department officers responded to the Walmart on E. Franklin Boulevard for a theft that just occurred. Store loss prevention personnel told officers that a female entered the store wearing a black tactical vest and that she is known to have stolen items in the past. An employee followed the suspect through the store and watched her conceal merchandise in a bag.

Loss prevention personnel approached the suspect when she attempted to leave the store without

Community Yard Sale benefitting KMLT July 29

By Loretta Cozart

Kings Mountain Little Theater has scheduled a Community Yard Sale for Saturday, July 29 from 7 a.m. until noon, in the Liberty Mountain Garden beside the Joy Theater

Major Herman Eugene Jackson

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Major Herman Eugene Jackson (Bud Jackson), 92, of Kings Mountain, NC died on July 9, 2023.

Born in Kings Mountain NC, he was the son of the late Beverly Paul Jackson and Fannie Mae Mitcham Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Bonnie Jackson Warner, Mae Jackson Carroll, and Maxine Lavinia Jackson and one great grandnephew, Barney Lineberger.

Survivors include two nieces, Pam Lineberger and Ann Carroll; two grandnephews, David Warner and Tim Warner; three great grandnephews, Dylan Warner, Coleman Warner, Cameron Warner, and one great grandniece Emily Warner.

Major Jackson retired from the US Air Force and was a pilot for Air America. He was a patriotic man who loved his country, his family, and his friends. He lived in Merritt Island, FL for many years. In 2019, Major Jackson moved to Summit Place in Kings Mountain, NC after breaking his hip, he was transferred to Abernethy Laurels in Newton, NC where he lived for a few weeks before his death.

There will be a private graveside service.

Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Rd, STE 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com for the Jackson Family.

at 202 S. Railroad Avenue to benefit their renovations project. Furniture, small appliances, tools, vintage clothing, household items, and more will be available. Kings Mountain Little Theater is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

JULY 6: Madison Skye Gill, 23, 803 West King Street, failure to appear, driving while license revoked; failure to appear, headlamps violation, $1,000 secured bond.

JULY 6: Isaiah Ryan Johnson, 25, Shelby, failure to appear, driving while license revoked, $500, secured bond.

JULY 7: Ronald Lee Butler, 51, Gastonia, driving while license revoked, 3 counts, $3,000 secured bond.

JULY 8: Thomas Jeffery Weathers, 29, Rock Hill, SC, burn structure, felony; damage to real property, $50,000 secured bond.

JULY 8: Kitty Lynn Chaney, 50, Kings Mountain, possession methamphetamine, possession drug paraphernalia, $5,000 secured bond.

JULY 8: Douglas Edward Justice Jr., 48, Kings Mountain, possession stolen motor vehicle, felony; possession drug paraphernalia, $10,000 secured bond.

JULY 9: Jess Rolland Lightsey, 46, 106 Marigold Street, driving while license revoked, not impaired, $1,000 secured bond.

JULY 11: Brian Keith Benton, 37, Gastonia, possession stolen property, revoked driver’s license, citations.

INCIDENTS

JULY 8: Police reported 16 mailboxes on Rosedale Street were damaged valued at $500.

WRECKS said vehicles operated by Tammy Keeter, 605 Chestnut Ridge Church Road, and Sue Gainey, Forest City, hit at the stoplight at the intersection of 74 Business and Cansler Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,500.

JULY 6: Officer Carpenter said Diane Perry, Bessemer City, operating a 2013 Nissan, was traveling north on NC 161 and a white Taurus Ford with unidentified driver turning out of the parking lot at Taco Bell failed to yield the right-ofway struck the Nissan and left the scene. Property damage was estimated at $8,000.

JULY 8; Officer Butler said Craig Steven Cooke Jr., Shelby, operating a 2011 Chevrolet owned by the City of Kings Mountain, traveling through the parking lot of Walmart, 1011 Shelby Road, hit a stop sign encased in concrete. Property damage was estimated at $4,000.

CITATIONS

JULY 2: Sandra Marie Terry, 33, Shelby, driving while subject to impairing substance.

JULY 4: Robert Lee Mack Jr., 44, Gastonia, revoked driver’s license, fictitious tag.

JULY 4: Gaylon Eugene Massagee, Cherryville, revoked license, no registration, no insurance, fictitious tag.

JULY 4: Eric Chamberlain, 59, Gastonia, revoked license.

JULY 4: Jpshua Lee Foster, 31, Shelby, failure to display current year on tag.

JULY 4: Robert Bernard Patterson, 33, 22 Chesterfield Court, expired tag, no inspection.

JULY 4: Ashley Melton, 34, Gastonia, speeding.

JULY 5: Garry Wayne Walker, 101 Kimbro, failure to stop at the scene of a crash.

JULY 6: Damesha Joan Whitesides, 30, Campbell Circle, no operators license, no numbered plate.

JULY 7: Nicholas Stone Bell, 25, Cindy Lane, no operators license, expired tag, no liability insurance, no inspection.

Levine Cancer Institute is hosting free nutrition education on cancer-fighting foods to help lower the risk of cancer. Research has shown that diet is one of the leading risk factors for many cancers at Mauney Memorial Library on Monday, July 24, at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. Free recipe cards and measuring cup sets will be handed out at the event!

Registration Required: https://mauneylibrary.libcal.com/ event/10487128

JULY 7: Officer Matheson cited Nicholas Stone Bell, 142 Cindy Lane, with no operator license no liability insurance, expired tag, no inspection after the 2005 MINNI he was driving was struck by a 2007 Toyota operated by George Thompson Quinn, 912 Manor Drive. Property damage was estimated at $6,000.

JULY 7: Officer Herndon

JULY 7: Austin Dean Womack, 26, Waco, expired tag, no inspection.

JULY 9: Kelly Danielle Mathis, 32, Northwoods Drive, speeding, carrying concealed gun, revoked license.

JULY 9: Erica Mayhue, 58, Grace Street, revoked license.

JULY 10: Lynn Hopper, 48, Shelby, revoked license, unsafe movement.

Claudia Vaughn suspect in the parking lot and identified her as 40-year-old Jennifer Sarmiento of Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

JENNIFER SARMIENTO

paying for the items. The woman told employees that she was law enforcement and walked out of the store and was seen entering a car. Officers stopped the

Sarmiento told officers that she was a bounty hunter, but she was unable to provide any credentials to support her claims. It was determined that the value of the items Sarmiento stole was just over $100.

Sarmiento was arrested and taken to the Gaston County jail where she was charged with larceny and impersonating an officer. She was given a $25,000 bond.

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