DAVIDSON, N.C. –Β A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer has been charged with assault on a female and communicating threats, both misdemeanors.Β
Davidson Police arrested CMPDΒ Officer Hassan Peterson at 11:49PM Friday after the incident occured at a residence on Summers Walk Boulevard.
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Peterson has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation by the Internal Affairs Bureau.
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34-year-old Peterson, a Matthews resident, is currently a Juvenile Crime Officer in the University City Division. He was previously a Community Coordinator for the same division and was hired by CMPD on July 25, 2001.Β
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Arrest information shows Peterson is 5’9″ and 222 lbs. Β He was released on $20,000 unsecured bond. Β WCCB is working to obtain the police report associated with Peterson’s arrest. We are also working to find out what disciplinary actions, if any, CMPD will take against Peterson.
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Peterson is scheduled to appear in court on November 7.
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