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Yahoo
05-04-2025
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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.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Brief lockdown at West Charlotte High School lifted after online threat
(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A brief lockdown at West Charlotte High School has been lifted following a school threat shared on social media, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed. In a message sent out to West Charlotte High School families on Wednesday, Principal Paula Cook confirmed the school was placed on a lockdown in response to the online threat. Law enforcement responded to the property on Wednesday, conducted an investigation, and gave school officials the 'all clear.' All students and staff on campus were safe and instruction continued as normal. 'We ask that you speak with your child(ren) and remind them that all threats have serious consequences. Any student who makes a threat is in violation of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Code of Student Conduct and will be disciplined accordingly, including the potential for criminal charges,' Cook said. 'We encourage all students to report threats to a trusted adult. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
CMS reports several fights, weapons found on campuses within past two weeks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg school officials confirm three separate fights and multiple instances of weapons being found on school campuses in the past two weeks. The most recent incident occurred on March 3 at Garinger High School, where officials say, a reported altercation occurred in the bathroom between students. This incident was not shared school-wide with families, and officials could not say how many students were involved. The same day, extra security was called to Mallard Creek High School following a fight in the cafeteria. On Feb. 28, at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, this message was shared from Principal David Legrand to parents and guardians: This morning, school staff intervened to break up a fight between students. Following that, we were made aware of an alleged threat to the school that is circulating via video. Law enforcement has been notified and is currently investigating. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased law enforcement presence for the rest of the day, and the school is placed in modified lockdown for the remainder of the day, as well. We ask that you speak with your child(ren) and remind them that all threats have serious consequences. Any student who makes a threat is in violation of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Code of Student Conduct and will be disciplined accordingly, including the potential for criminal charges. We encourage all students to report threats to a trusted adult. Reports can also be made anonymously through the Say Something App or to a truncated adult. Any threats from external sources may result in legal consequences. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your continued support of Rocky River High School. School officials report five separate incidents of weapons reported on campuses across Mecklenburg County. On Feb. 28, at Charlotte Early College, school leaders were alerted to a student allegedly bringing a knife into the building. After a search of the student in question, no weapon was found, officials say. On Monday, Mar. 3, three knives were found at Tuckasegee Elementary School. That same day, at Harding University High School and Mallard Creek High School, they also found knives in students' possession. The weapons were confiscated. The following day, on Mar. 4, an airsoft pistol and a vape pen were found in a student's backpack at David Cox Elementary School. School officials say they cannot speak on disciplinary actions taken against the students, but say that any possession of a weapon in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 'is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and has serious consequences.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
