Streets cleared near Gaston County Courthouse after ‘suspicious package’ found, police say
Gastonia police are investigated a “suspicious package” found near the Gaston County Courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
Gastonia police received the call about the package at 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way at 4:13 p.m., according to the department’s Twitter account.
While police investigated what’s inside the package, East Long Avenue, between North Broad Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, were closed.
“Avoid area if possible or watch for police direction,” Gastonia police said.
Around 8 p.m., police determined there was no threat and cleared the scene.
All roads previously closed are open, police said.
This story was originally published October 6, 2021 at 7:20 PM.
Jonathan Limehouse
The Charlotte Observer