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07-05-2025
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Former Mecklenburg County judge faces felony drug charges, court docs show
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A former Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge is facing felony drug charges following his arrest Monday. Around 4:14 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Independence Blvd., pulling over a Mercedes SUV allegedly displaying a fictitious registration. According to court documents, that vehicle was driven by 52-year-old Charles 'Casey' Viser. The arresting officer claims he saw an open alcohol container on the passenger floorboard, prompting a further search of the vehicle. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Latest stories here During the search, the officer found a jar containing 0.2 grams of a 'white powder substance,' believed to be cocaine, and a straw with white residue that matched the substance. Viser was arrested and charged with two counts of felony possession of cocaine and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was given a $2,500 bond and has since been released from jail. Viser was elected to the North Carolina Superior Court in 2020 after narrowly edging out Democratic nominee and former District Court judge Alicia Brooks. He later resigned from his duties in July 2022 for unknown reasons. Viser's next appearance in court is scheduled for May 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Queen City News.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Order for Arrest issued to former Judge Casey Viser
Former Mecklenburg County Judge Charles 'Casey' Viser did not appear in court last Friday for a probable cause hearing, and an order for arrest has been issued, court records show. READ MORE: Former Mecklenburg County judge faces felony cocaine charges Judge Roy Wiggins also ordered the forfeiture of Viser's $2,500 bond. Viser resigned in 2022, two years after being elected to an 8-year term. The former Superior Court judge was arrested on a felony cocaine charge in April. Court documents say the arrest happened after an officer pulled Viser over for having fake tags on his Mercedes. Viser was found to be in possession of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and an open container of alcohol. VIDEO: Former Mecklenburg County judge faces felony cocaine charges
