Sanja Stallings
Coverage of Sanja Stallings in the Nexus archive.
- Man lied to police about how he was shot, Gastonia couple charged in attempted burglary
A Gastonia couple, Cedric Ford and Sanja Stallings, falsely reported being victims of a drive-by shooting after Ford was actually shot during an attempted burglary at a home. The homeowner, Donald Bolynn, fired a single shot at Ford following a break-in attempt, leading to Ford and Stallings being charged with first-degree burglary.
- Homeowner who shot attempted burglar in chest won’t face charges, Gastonia police say
A Gaston County homeowner shot a 57-year-old man attempting to break into his home, resulting in the suspect's hospitalization and subsequent charges. The homeowner, who reported multiple prior burglaries linked to the suspect and his girlfriend, will not face charges for the shooting.
- Man shot during Gastonia burglary attempt lied about drive-by
Cedric Ford was shot by a homeowner during an attempted burglary on Ware Avenue in Gastonia, contradicting his initial claim of being shot in a drive-by. Ford and his girlfriend were arrested for burglary and obstruction after police used gunshot detection technology to uncover the truth.