Messaging Board
*Visit us on Facebook for upcoming community events (Boston Butt Sale for Domestic Violent Unit)
*We have added a new service called “Safe Child Exchange.” A deputy is on site from 3:30pm to 8:30pm each day in our lower back parking lot (Walnut Ave). The area is marked with yellow paint. No appointment necessary.
***SCAM ALERT*** We ARE NOT calling persons by phone and telling them to pay us money so the Sheriff’s Office can dismiss a bench warrant. BEWARE of phone calls asking for money and or personal information.
*The month of May 2018, -18 Law Enforcement Officers and One K9 were killed or died in the line of duty for the United States of America.
*That brings the 5-month total of Law Enforcement Officers killed for the year to 67.
Sheriff Alan Cloninger
Message From Your Sheriff
Welcome to the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office website. It is my honor to be Sheriff and serve the people of Gaston County since 2004. I hope that you find this website helpful and informative. We at the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office will always work hard to be professional and efficient in performing our duties for Gaston County. We are proud to be a part of our community in participating during events, assisting non-profit organizations and the less fortunate throughout the year. I always encourage my employees to be a part of their community and give back to make a positive impact in someone’s life.
Inmate Search
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Inmate Phone System
The Gaston County Jail’s inmate phone system is hosted by ICSolutions. When an inmate calls you from our facility you will hear a voice prompt letting you know that an inmate from the Gaston County Jail is trying to call.
How to visit the Gaston County Jail
General Population (Main Jail and Annex)
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Gaston County
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