Gaston County mugshot roundup for January 19 highlights failure-to-appear cases, DWIs, and felony allegations

What was released

A new Gaston County mugshot roundup tied to arrests and bookings dated Monday, January 19, 2026, was published Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The gallery lists 21 individuals and the charges associated with each booking at the time the roster was compiled.

As with any booking record, the listed charges represent allegations made at the time of arrest and do not indicate guilt. Case outcomes can change as investigations proceed, evidence is reviewed, and court hearings are held.

Charges most frequently listed

The January 19 roster is dominated by court-compliance and traffic-related cases. Several entries cite “Failure To Appear, Misdemeanor,” a charge commonly used when someone misses a required court date or fails to comply with a court order to appear.

• Failure to appear (misdemeanor): Daniel Worthy, Mallory Upton, Joseph Roberts, Julie Mitchell, Jessica Kay
• Driving while impaired (DWI) and related traffic allegations: Alex Russell (DWI plus multiple traffic-related allegations), Aida Humana (DWI and lane-use allegation)
• Registration-related allegation: an entry listed as “Ja’Quez” for an expired registration plate/card

The roster also includes multiple allegations involving controlled substances and firearms, which can carry more serious legal exposure depending on charge level, prior record, and case facts.

Felony-level allegations included in the list

Several entries include allegations that are typically treated as serious felonies under North Carolina law, including firearms possession restrictions and sex-offense allegations involving minors.

• Kenneth Daniels: multiple allegations listed including breaking/entering, injury to real property, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm, assault by pointing a gun, kidnapping/false imprisonment, and communicating threats
• Jashon Jefferies: statutory rape of a child 15 or younger and related sex-offense allegations
• Cynthia McDonald: allegations listed include possession of a stolen firearm and carrying a concealed firearm
• Robert Martin: allegations listed include possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and drug paraphernalia
• Leroy Gladden: allegations listed include possession of Schedule I and Schedule VI substances

How to interpret a mugshot roster

Mugshot galleries generally reflect recent jail bookings, not convictions. Individuals may be released quickly on bond or other conditions, charges may be reduced or dismissed, and some cases may result in plea agreements or acquittals. For residents trying to track a case beyond an arrest listing, the most reliable next steps are to verify the active charges in the court system and confirm custody or release status through jail records.

Booking information is a snapshot in time: it records allegations at the time of arrest and can change as a case moves through court.

The January 19 roster underscores how a significant share of local jail activity can be tied to missed court appearances and impaired-driving enforcement, alongside a smaller number of entries involving high-severity allegations.