Gastonia, NC Police

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Gastonia, North Carolina Jail and Mugshot Information

Gastonia is the county seat of Gaston County with an estimated population of 75,536 based on the 2016 census. This is the largest city in the county and the 13th largest in the state of North Carolina. The current mayor is Walker E. Reid, III. The City Manager is Michael C. Peoples.

City Hall:
181 S South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052

Mayor’s Office:
Office: 704.866.6720
Phone: 704.853.9406
Email: mayorreid@cityofgastonia.com

City Manager’s Office:
Phone: 704.866.6719
Fax: 704.854.6607
Email: michaelp@cityofgastonia.com

In 2015, the crime index for Gastonia was 444.6 which was almost double the national average at the time (277.6). During that year, there were 6 reported murders, 29 reported rapes, 136 reported robberies, and 360 reported assaults. There were also 623 reported burglaries, 2,956 reported thefts, 250 reported auto thefts, and 15 reported arson cases. As of November 2018, 295 registered sex offenders are residing in Gastonia. The ratio of residents to sex offenders is 257 to 1.

Gastonia, North Carolina Police Station Information

The city of Gastonia is rated an F for crime and safety due to its very high crime rate. The total crime rate of the city is higher compared to the North Carolina average by 30%. It is also higher compared to the national average by 43%. Statistically, 11.08 crimes occur daily in the city for every 100,000 people. The odds of becoming a victim in the city is 1 in 25. The total year over year crimes in the city has gone down by 31%.

The Gastonia Police Department is headed by Chief of Police Robert C. Helton, Jr. The GPD employs 174 police officers and 32 civilian employees. There are two main divisions within the GPD – Criminal & Special Investigations and Patrol Divisions. The Criminal & Special Investigations Division is comprised of several sections including detectives who investigate criminal cases, ID detectives who gather evidence from crime scenes, and the ABC Enforcement which is responsible for enforcing laws governing the sale of alcohol and tobacco.

Gastonia Police Department:
Address: 200 East Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: 704.866.3300, 704.866.6702

The Gaston County Jail is the facility utilized by the Gastonia Police Department. The facility holds male state pretrial detainees and convicted inmates as well as pretrial federal inmates from the United States Marshal’s Office. The jail has a total bed capacity of 408 inmates. All inmates are allowed visitation, via video and in person.

General Population (Main Jail and Annex)

Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Closed Custody and Protective Custody (Onsite Only)

Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Open Records Request in Gastonia, North Carolina

Copies of police reports can be availed from the Records Bureau of the Gastonia Police Department. The bureau is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30am to 7:30pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. You can also obtain copies online through the GPD website. You can learn more about the process by calling the Records Bureau at 704.866.6702.

Police Reports in Gastonia, North Carolina

Case reports that are available for public release contain a lot of information such as the case number, offense address, reporting officer, the reported date/time, case status, and offense information. In addition, you’ll find the personal information, property information, firearm information, arrest information, and even a narrative.