Gastonia, N.C. - December 7, 2021 - During the evening hours of December 6, Gastonia Police Officer Nickolas Stone, age 31, was arrested and charged by troopers from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol for driving while impaired (DWI) and speeding following a traffic stop in the Belmont area of Gaston County.
Stone, a four-year veteran of the Gastonia Police Department (GPD), was in his personal vehicle at the time of his arrest.
Per Department protocol, Stone has been placed on paid administrative leave.
Any further inquiries related to the details of the traffic stop and/or the DWI charge should be directed to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Statement from Chief Travis Brittain regarding Officer Stone’s arrest:
“This is certainly an unfortunate event that is not condoned by our agency, nor does it reflect our core values. We are going to respect the process of the judicial system as well as the internal investigation that will be taking place.”