Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Suspended, Criminal Misconduct Investigation Underway

CHARLOTTE — A Mecklenburg County Detention Center Officer has been suspended pending a  criminal misconduct investigation. 

On Friday May 20, 2021, Detention Officer Kyle Harris was placed on paid administrative leave. 

“The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is independently handling the criminal investigation and has the full cooperation of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Garry McFadden. 

No charges have been filed at this time.