Belmont Police Department

06/13/2026

🎸 Friday Night Live 🎸

06/12/2026

🎟️ Kids Safety Fair 🎟️

Don’t let you child’s life get flipped upside down… make sure their seat is installed properly! We will be at Walmart Belmont next Thursday offering FREE car seat inspections. Our technicians will teach you how to properly install your child safety seat along with other safety considerations.

We’ll see you there!

🗓️ When: June 18th | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: Belmont Walmart (701 Hawley Ave, Belmont, NC)
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
Here is a sneak peek of what we have lined up for you:
🚒 Touch-A-Truck: Let the kids get up close and personal with real emergency vehicles, including police cruisers and fire trucks!
🚲 Bike "Road"-eo: Bring those wheels and learn essential bicycle safety tips in a fun, interactive course.
👶 Car Seat Inspections: Parents, let our certified pros ensure your little ones are buckled up safely.
🎁 Free Giveaways & Activities: Plenty of swag, treats, and games to keep the excitement going all afternoon!
🐶 Meet the Mascots: Sparky and friends can't wait to high-five and take photos with your junior safety officers!

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Safe Kids Gaston County

06/11/2026

🤖 BEEP BOOP! CLICKY TAKEOVER🤖

Kids, teens, and adults, lock this one into your hard drives:

🔓 CLICKY’S RULE #4: I AM IN CHARGE! 🔓
"I will always remember that I am in charge of my online safety, and I have the power to protect myself and my friends."

The internet is an amazing place to learn, play, and create, but you are the captain of your own digital ship! If someone online makes you feel uncomfortable, sends you a mean message, or tries to push your boundaries, you have the power to say NO.

You have the power to block them, report them in the app or game, and immediately go tell your trusted adult. You don't have to be polite to someone who makes you feel unsafe!

👑 Clicky’s Mission for Parents & Guardians:
Empowering your kids to take ownership of their safety is the best tool you can give them when you aren't looking over their shoulder.

Pro-Tip: Practice "What If" scenarios at dinner tonight. Ask them: "What would you do if someone in your game chat started asking what school you go to?" or "What would you do if a pop-up showed a scary picture?" Letting them speak the answers aloud builds their muscle memory so they know exactly how to react in real-time.

06/10/2026

🚫 CLICKY’S RULE #3: DON'T MEET UP! 🚫

"I will never meet up with anyone I only know online, because online friends are still strangers."

When you play multiplayer games or chat in online communities, it’s easy to feel like you know someone really well. They might play the same games, like the same videos, and feel like a best friend. But the truth is, people online can pretend to be anyone they want. A "12-year-old gamer" could actually be a stranger trying to trick you.

Never agree to meet someone in person, send them pictures, or video chat with them without a trusted adult's permission and supervision!

🛡️ Clicky’s Mission for Parents:
With kids spending more time on gaming consoles and messaging apps over the summer, keeping a pulse on who they are talking to is the ultimate defense.

Pro-Tip: Keep gaming consoles and devices in common areas of the house (like the living room or kitchen) rather than behind closed bedroom doors. It makes it much easier to casually monitor chats, hear the audio from gameplay, and notice if a stranger is trying to get a little too close to your child.

I'm heading back into the department's digital mainframe to prep more rules for the week. Until then, you can explore cool videos and interactive safety challenges with me at NetSmartzKids.org!

Clicky, signing off! 🤖📡

06/10/2026

⚖ Ma*****na Trafficking ⚖

On June 9, 2026, officers with the Belmont Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a Toyota Tacoma traveling southbound on Interstate 85 for a speeding violation.

During the course of the stop, the driver was identified as Nathaniel Whitley of Canton, NC. Belmont officers requested assistance from the Mount Holly Police Department K-9 Unit.

Mount Holly Police responded to the scene and conducted the open-air sniff. K-9 Cash alerted to the presence of drugs within the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 68 pounds of ma*****na.

Nathaniel Whitley was taken into custody and transported to the Gaston County Jail, where he was issued a $250,000 secured bond.

The Belmont Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Mount Holly Police Department for their assistance and continued partnership in this investigation.

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06/09/2026

We are proud to be a part of this initiative. Improving safety for the motoring public, pedestrians, cyclists, and all who commute throughout the City of Belmont requires combined efforts from all.

Zero Fatalities. Safer Streets.

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Belmont’s Vision Zero program has been named North Carolina’s 2026 Traffic Safety Program of the Year after rapidly launching more than 20 safety initiatives.

06/09/2026

⚠ Road Closure ⚠

Main Street will be closed this Friday (6/12) from 11am-12am (midnight) for Friday Night Live. This closure is from Glenway Street (Railroad) to Myrtle Street. Motorists may utilize Glenway Street, Hawthorne Street, and Mill Street to access public parking. Please use caution while traveling through the Downtown area Friday as pedestrian traffic will be increased during the concert.

⚠ No Parking - There will be no parking allowed in Main Street south of the railroad tracks. Vehicles left in the event area could be towed.

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06/09/2026

I’m back, Belmont! The officers at the police department tried to reset their passwords, but you can’t lock out a cyber-safety robot that easily—especially not during National Internet Safety Month!

With school out and summer screen time in full swing, it’s time for my second major rule for staying safe in the digital world. Fire up your processors and memorize this one:

🙅‍♂️ CLICKY’S RULE #2: ASK FIRST! 🙅‍♂️
"I will ask my trusted adult before sharing personal information like my name, address, phone number, or school."

The internet is a giant neighborhood, and just like you wouldn't give a stranger on the street your house keys or tell them where you go to school, you shouldn't give that information to anyone online!

This includes filling out profiles in online games, entering "free giveaway" contests, or telling a new online friend which park you are heading to today. Always ask a trusted adult first!

🕵️‍♂️ Clicky’s Mission for Parents:
Personal information isn’t just text—it’s hidden in photos and videos too!

Pro-Tip: Do a quick "digital safety sweep" with your kids today. Check their favorite gaming profiles (like Roblox, Fortnite, or Minecraft) to make sure they aren't using their real names, birth years, or locations as their usernames. Keep those profiles private and anonymous!

I'm heading back into the mainframe to monitor the digital grid, but I’ll be back next week with Rule #3. Want to play some safety games with me before then? Power up your device and head over to NetSmartzKids.org!

Clicky, logging off! 🤖📡



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