Boiling Springs names new police chief

Boiling Springs Town Hall and Police Dept. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent

Boiling Springs – In a press release Wednesday morning, Town of Boiling Springs announced Brian DiYorio as the Town’s next Police Chief.

DiYorio will join the Boiling Springs Police Department beginning next month. A graduate of Appalachian State University, DiYorio began his career as a patrol officer in South Carolina before joining the City of Gastonia Police Department. Having served in various capacities with the City of Gastonia Police Department (GPD), DiYorio has led multiple specialized units including crisis negotiations, tactical units, and community-oriented policing units. Immediately prior to his transition to Boiling Springs Police Department, DiYorio served as a Lieutenant and Watch Commander with GPD.

DiYorio will be joined by long-time Boiling Springs Police Department Detective Sergeant, Jonathan Gantt, who has been promoted to Lieutenant. As the Department’s Lieutenant, Gantt will serve as second-in-command of Police operations, notably including the Department’s community-oriented policing strategy.

Town Manager Zachary Parker stated, “I could not be more excited to welcome Chief DiYorio to this position. Additionally, the promotion of now-Lieutenant Gantt to a critical leadership role within the Department will bring valuable institutional and community knowledge to the leadership team. Both DiYorio and Gantt are excited about the direction of the Town, care deeply about the community-oriented approach to police philosophy, and understand the needs of modern police departments.”

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Parker continued, “Chief DiYorio’s background made him a unique, stand-alone candidate who could step in to this role ready to hit-the-ground-running. My excitement is only bolstered by the addition of Lieutenant Gantt’s new role.”

Gantt has been a stalwart Officer of the Department, having worked for the Town since the early 2000’s. "Everyone knows Jonathan, he cares deeply for this community—his community. He understands the unique characteristics that make Boiling Springs a special place,” added Parker. 

According to the press release, Boiling Springs will hold a meet-and-greet with both the new Chief and Lieutenant. More information on this event will be published through the Town’s social media account. 

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