Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I do to help fight crime in my community?
Get involved with police, a community watch group, churches, businesses and schools to address community concerns.
If you have a crime or drug tip you would like to
provide to Gastonia Police please click here.
If you would like to provide a tip anonymously through
CrimeStoppers, please call (704) 861-8000.
CrimeStoppers pays up to $1,000 for information that
leads to an arrest. For more information about
CrimeStoppers you may click here.
Q: How can I obtain a copy of a police report I have filed?
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Police reports may be obtained from the
Records Bureau Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Records is closed on Sundays and holidays. There is no charge for residents of Gastonia for the first
copy. Non-residents pay $1 per copy. You may call 704.866.6702
to make sure the report has been completed and turned
in to Records.
Q: I filed a police report and the problem is still not resolved.
What can I do?
- Filing a report is often just the beginning
of the process. Follow-up calls to a supervisor or investigator
are recommended if you wish to check on the status of
your case or if you are not satisfied that the problem
is resolved.
Q: I need to be fingerprinted for a job application. Where can I
have this done?
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The Crime Scene Investigation division of the Gastonia Police Department on Thursdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. There is a fee for this service. You may call 704.866.6864 for more information.
Q: I need a criminal record check for a job application. How do
I obtain this?
- Certified criminal record checks are provided
by the Clerk of Court at the Gaston County Courthouse
located at 425 N. Marietta Street. There is a fee for
this service. Contact the Clerk of Court at 704.852.3100
for more information.
Q: I have received a traffic ticket. Where do I pay this ticket?
- Tickets for minor traffic violations may
be paid at the Magistrates' Office prior to your court
date. More serious offenses require a court appearance.
Contact the District Attorney's Office at 704.852.3113
for more information. Civil Parking Tickets issued by
the Gastonia Police are paid at the Collections
Division at City Hall, 181 South Street.
Q: Where can I obtain a warrant?
- The Magistrate's Office issues warrants.
The Magistrate's Office is located in the Sheriff's Office
building beside the Gaston County Courthouse.
Q: How do I schedule use of the Community Room?
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Call the Gastonia Police Administrative Captain at 704.866.6888 or Field Services at 704.866.6889.
Q: When is the firing range open to citizens and how much
does it cost?
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Gastonia Police Departments' Firearms
and Training Facility is open to the public when not utilized
for police training. It is normally open to the public
on Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The range allows shooting rifles only, not pistols.
The cost is $5 per hour
for Gastonia citizens and $8 per hour for others. Customers
bring their own guns and ammunition. Targets are provided. For more information call the shooting range at 704.866.6734.
Q: Where can I obtain a gun permit?
- Gun permits are obtained through the Gaston
County Sheriff's Department. Contact the Sheriff's Office
at 704.869.6830 for more information.
Q: What can I do about abandoned vehicles or junk and trash
in my neighborhood?
- Please call the Gastonia Police Department's
Environmental Enforcement Officer at 704.866.6771
Commonly Requested Phone Numbers:
Gaston County Jail 704.869.6800
Gaston County Police 704.866.3320
Magistrates' Office 704.852.3192
Clerk of Court 704.852.3100
City Hall 704.866.6719
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