Charlotte police officer accused of assault during off-duty incident, CMPD says
An officer with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has been arrested in connection with an incident that happened while she was off duty, CMPD says.
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Specifics of the alleged assault have not been released.
“Following a voluntary interview with Officer Mora Terrero, CMPD’s Criminal Investigations Bureau detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest, charging her with simple assault,” police said in an Oct. 13 news release.
“Terrero voluntarily turned herself in to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.”
She has been placed on unpaid administrative leave until an investigation is completed, officials said. CMPD’s Internal Affairs division is conducting a simultaneous investigation, officials said.
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Terrero joined the department on Feb. 26, 2024, and worked in the North Tryon Division.
“Over the past several months, we have seen several incidents involving CMPD employees that have been both disappointing and deeply concerning,” Police Chief Estella D. Patterson said in the release.
“I want to be clear: when an officer violates the law or our policies, we will act swiftly, thoroughly, and transparently. No one in this department is above accountability. While the actions of a few have not met the expectations of this profession, they do not represent the integrity and dedication of the vast majority of CMPD officers who serve our community honorably every day.”
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