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🌱 What Shelby’s high-profile arrest is revealing about police mental health training

Shelby, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Shelby! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Shelby’s high-profile arrest is revealing about police mental health training
  • How a viral arrest video led to charges for a Shelby officer
  • What Ben Crump demanded in a packed Shelby church Tuesday night

Also on today's calendar: Crème Brûlée: A Cocoa & Cream Party and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Assault charge against Shelby officer fuels debate over handling mental health crises (wlos.com) — Shelby readers are seeing their community at the center of a wider conversation after an assault charge against officer Karson Hyder, following video of his encounter with resident Cherrie Moore, raised questions about police responses to mental health crises. State investigators, a police association representative, and law enforcement trainers all weigh in on how officers are prepared to de-escalate similar situations and avoid lasting harm.
   

• Former North Carolina officer charged after viral video shows woman punched during arrest (thegrio.com) — Shelby residents are watching closely as former Shelby police officer Karson Hyder faces an assault charge after doorbell video showed him repeatedly striking 34-year-old Cherrie Moore during a May 29 arrest in the city. State investigators stepped in at the request of Shelby’s police chief and the local district attorney, and Hyder has been fired and released on bond while both his criminal case and Moore’s remaining charge move forward.
   

• Ben Crump rallies behind Moore following viral police arrest (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Shelby residents are rallying around Cherrie Moore after a doorbell video of her arrest by a now‑fired Shelby police officer led to an assault charge and a state investigation. National civil rights attorney Ben Crump joined her legal team at a Shelby church Tuesday, calling for additional charges and better responses to mental health crises.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Mural Unveiling →
    Boiling Springs, NC Calendar, Town Hall 114 East College Avenue, Boiling Springs
    11:00 am
    • Friday June 5
  • BLUE Route B Recycling Day Reminder →
    Boiling Springs, NC Calendar Boiling Springs, NC 28017
    • Saturday June 6
  • Garden and Outdoor Living Tour
    Cleveland County Arts Council 111 S Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150
    10:00 am
    • Monday June 8
  • Board of Education Meeting
    James Love Elementary Shelby, NC 28152
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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    If anyone is interested in a tech career this school is based out of NY but has locations in all states and if accepted is free for the students… (Nextdoor Shelby2021)
  • Are there any vets who offer payment plans or anything?
    I tried to get pet insurance but right now I can’t do it. My kitty has a swollen ear and it has to get drained. I went for the free vet exam at… (Nextdoor Earl Township III)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Entertainment Team Supervisor in Shelby. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Shelby. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shelby here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boiling Springs

  • Gardner-Webb names first head coach for new flag football program (qcnews.com)

Cherryville

  • City Of Cherryville Continues Budget Discussion During May Work Session (wisenewsnetwork.com)

Kings Mountain

  • Kings Mountain tops final Gastonia, Shelby high school softball rankings (shelbystar.com)
  • Appeals Court tackles dispute over Kings Mountain casino construction (carolinajournal.com)
  • New development concept coming to this Cleveland County community (gastongazette.com)

Ok Shelby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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