Crime & Safety Report for 417 E Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016

Other Non-Crime

07/16/2026 10:38 PM

Lake St, Gastonia, NC 28052

As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible leaking fire hydrant in front of a house near South Lake Street and Walnut Street, with water running into the street.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 08:45 PM

Radio St, Gastonia, NC 28052

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a civil disturbance involving a large group arguing and moving down the roadway toward 12th Street, reported near Radio Street. The caller believed they heard a possible gunshot, and officers were sent to investigate.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

E Virginia Ave, Bessemer City, NC 28016

As discussed during the dispatch call, a mental health incident involving a walk-up patient may involve (number withheld) East Virginia Avenue in Bessemer City.

Traffic

07/16/2026 08:20 PM

N Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

As discussed during the dispatch call, authorities responded to reports of a possible wrong-way driver on the highway near the North Piedmont Avenue bridge. Radio traffic later indicated a sideswipe collision involving a gray Chevy Venture van and a red Jeep near eastbound US-74 in that area.

Routine Investigation

07/16/2026 08:18 PM

N Trenton St, Gastonia, NC 28052

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible subject check near Main Street and Trenton Street behind a coffee shop. The subject’s identifying details, including date of birth, were uncertain, and units later indicated they were finished with the call.