CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say an officer has been charged with sexual battery involving a victim at an Uptown nightclub.
Officer Michael Santiago was reportedly served a criminal summons after a female victim accused him of inappropriately touching her while at the Roxbury Nightclub on West 5th Street. CMPD says Santiago was not on duty at the time.
The crime reportedly took place around 1:26am on Sunday. CMPD says Santiago was identified by other off duty officers outside the club.
“I am disappointed by this incident,” says Chief Kerr Putney. “As officers, we uphold the law and absolutely will not tolerate one of our own violating it. Officers who disregard the law will be held accountable for their actions.”
Santiago is a patrol officer assigned to Central Division, officials say, and has been placed on unpaid administrative leave. He has been with the department since June 27, 2016.
CMPD says they are conducting both a criminal and internal investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
