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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
CMS math teacher allegedly used translation app to send inappropriate messages to students: Court docs
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A CMS teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages allegedly used a translation app to talk to Spanish-speaking students, according to court documents. On Friday, April 4, 34-year-old Adrian Lewis, a teacher at Harding University High School, was arrested after an investigation revealed he was sending inappropriate messages to a student. PREVIOUS: Harding University HS teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student: CMPD Documents revealed that a student used a language translator on her phone or a teacher's phone because she doesn't understand much English. Lewis, her math teacher at the time, allegedly asked her sometime this school year if she was a virgin. He also reportedly asked her if she needed a ride home after a tutoring session, but she declined because it made her feel uncomfortable. The student reported that Lewis got in her personal space multiple times and would touch or rub her back and shoulder area. The documents revealed that Lewis also poked her in the stomach one time, and the student had to tell him not to touch her. The student recently used the translator app to ask about her grades, and he responded in the app, saying, 'And you don't want to be my girlfriend so we can make hot video calls.' Lewis allegedly asked her about wanting a boyfriend and told her to think about her grades when she declined wanting a boyfriend. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Detectives spoke to Lewis, and he denied asking her to make hot video calls. Authorities looked at his phone and found a comment asking, 'Are you lonely?' to which he said that it was in a conversation with a different student about her recent breakup. That student told detectives he was insistent on asking whether or not she should get another boyfriend, which made her feel uncomfortable. Lewis later admitted that the messages and phrases on his phone were inappropriate. Arrest records show Lewis posted a $25,000 secured bond on Saturday morning. He's been employed with CMS since August 2023. He has a probable cause hearing scheduled for April 22. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Charlotte teacher arrested, charged after reports of inappropriate messages to student
Police arrested a teacher at Harding University High School on Friday afternoon after receiving reports of alleged inappropriate messages sent to a student. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested and charged Adrian Lewis with one count of indecent liberties with a student. A school resource officer reported allegations of inappropriate messages to a student. The CMPD Sexual Assault Unit was notified, and detectives responded the same day to conduct an investigation. Lewis is now in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has employed Lewis since August 2023, a spokesperson said. READ | 'Unsettled': Residents on high alert after Union County home burglarized Harding University High School principal Carissa Johnson-Scott sent a message to the school's families on Friday to make them aware of the arrest, a CMS spokesperson said. 'The safety and learning of our students are of the utmost importance to us all. We take this matter seriously and encourage all students to report any concerns to their parents and/or school administration. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App. Harding University HS administration will ensure that daily learning is not impacted,' Johnson-Scott said in the message. No additional details have been made available. This is a developing story. Check back with for updates. WATCH | 'Unsettled': Residents on high alert after Union County home burglarized
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Yahoo
Harding University HS teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student: CMPD
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Harding University High School teacher has been arrested after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. On Friday, April 4, a school resource officer at the school reported inappropriate messages sent to a student. CMPD's Sexual Assault Unit responded to the school and identified Adrian Lewis as the suspect during the investigation. Lewis, a teacher at the school, has been employed with CMS since August 2023. Arrest records show he was booked under a $25,000 bond for felony indecent liberties with a student. Remains found near Bank of America Stadium in 1996 finally identified: CMPD CMS sent the following messages to families on Friday regarding the arrest: Good Afternoon Harding University HS families. This is Principal Johnson-Scott. We are reaching out to let you know that law enforcement came to our campus today to make an arrest of one of our staff members. We wanted to let you know about this incident as you may see this on the news. Although I cannot discuss personnel information, please know that it is being managed by law enforcement. The safety and learning of our students are of the utmost importance to us all. We take this matter seriously and encourage all students to report any concerns to their parents and/or school administration. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App. Harding University HS administration will ensure that daily learning is not impacted. We appreciate your continued support of Harding University High School. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
