Gastonia PD responded to a call for service involving a hit-and-run collision, in which a vehicle struck a subject operating a moped and then fled the scene. Upon arrival, we initiated a review of available surveillance resources. We first checked the License Plate Reader (LPR) camera located shortly before the accident scene and identified a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle. Subsequently, we reviewed footage from the video camera, which was positioned just beyond the accident location. The suspect vehicle is visible in this footage, and it is noted that the passenger-side mirror was missingconsistent with the damage likely sustained during the collision. Using the information obtained from the LPR, a follow-up investigation was conducted. The suspect vehicle was located and contact was made with the registered owner. During an interview, the vehicle owner admitted to being involved in the accident.
Gastonia PD was dispatched to a Felony Property Damage. An officer took a report for property damage and the incident was captured on our camera system. After reviewing the cameras, we were able to identify a vehicle that dropped the suspect off, then picked him up a short time later. Utilizing the LPR nearby, the suspect vehicle was positively identified. This developed into a suspect being identified and ultimately arrested. During his arrest, he confessed to the damage.
During another incident, suspects were seen in the following video stealing bathtubs, showers, and tub surrounds from the Brookline Home construction site at Ruby Dixon crossing in early July. The thefts were captured on security cameras put up by Brookline. That footage was turned over to Gastonia PD, who took the footage and located the vehicles with the stolen materials using Flock technology. Two people have been arrested and charged with Felony Larceny stemming from the incidents. (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP5Ifxwj6i8)
