Ranlo Police

05/09/2026

Update @ 1245: Road is now open.

‼️⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️‼️

04/15/2026

Press Release: April 15, 2026

03/28/2026

BURN BAN!

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/28/2026

Effective Saturday, March 28 at 8 a.m., the National Weather Service has issued a ** 🚩🚩RED FLAG WARNING🚩🚩** for some North Carolina counties. For counties that aren’t under a red flag, fire danger is still critical. Review weather alerts for North Carolina at weather.gov.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create dangerous fire behavior.

While open burning is permitted during a red flag, it is NOT advised. Please postpone ALL outdoor burning. If there was ever a time to show you can follow instructions the first time they are given, it’s now.

Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina, and you are our best defense against wildfire. For wildfire readiness and prevention tips: preventwildfirenc.org

03/15/2026

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02/24/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

No Sheriff’s Office deputy will ever ask you for any form of payment.

❌ The SO will never ask you for cryptocurrency or prepaid credit cards.

❌ The SO will not call you if you miss jury duty.

❌ The SO will not call you if you have warrants.

You can always call them at (704) 862- 6681 to make sure.

02/20/2026

We have noticed a recent increase in Facebook messages requesting police presence and/or police reports. Facebook messages are not actively monitored. Please call 704-866-3300 for non-emergency law enforcement matters, and 911 for emergencies.

02/16/2026

Due to an accident in the early morning hours there are power lines down across Spencer Mountain Rd. Blocking the roadway between Ranlo Ave. and Rex Ave. AT&T has been contacted and we are standing by for their arrival. Please use caution in the area and stay safe.

01/30/2026

❄️Winter Storm Safety…Round 2!❄️

In preparation of the winter storm coming in this weekend, we would like to ask residents to make safety a top priority. Here’s how:

-Stay home and off the roadways as conditions will change rapidly. This also assists emergency vehicles in having clearer access to respond to calls.

-Avoid parking any vehicles on the roadways as Ranlo Public Works will be working diligently to clear them. Vehicles parked on the roadways will hinder this progress and may cause additional wrecks.

If you must travel:

-If you are out and your vehicle slides off the roadway, please remain in your vehicle and call for police assistance.

-Intersections without power must be treated as a 4-way stop. Increase your traveling distance between cars.

-If you see a vehicle on the side of the roadway with yellow tape, it has already been checked by law enforcement and no occupants are inside.

Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe!

01/24/2026

Good evening, Gaston County. Here's two updates in regards to storm preparations.
1. Gaston County Board of Commissioners Chairman Chad Brown signed an order placing Gaston County under a State of Emergency today (https://gastongov.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/759)
2. We've announced that an emergency shelter will open tomorrow beginning at 3 p.m. at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. More details here: https://gastongov.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/758