CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The assistant principal at Walter G. Byers School, Oletha Cuevas, has been charged one count of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of communicating threats, according to a court record.
Oletha Cuevas
The record claims that Cuevas inflicted physical injury on a child younger than 16-years-old and caused visible red marks on the neck and scratches on the arm. Cuevas also verbally threatened to physically injure the minor and the record states that the threat was made in a manner to be believed that it would be carried out.
The following is a statement from Walter G. Byers’ principal:
Hello Walter G. Byers families, this is Principal Davis with a message about a news story you may have seen regarding our assistant principal and a law enforcement investigation. While many of you may be concerned about the circumstances involved, I cannot discuss personnel information. I can reassure you this matter is not related to any school business. This matter will result in a a shift in school leadership roles, but please know that the teaching, learning and administration of the school will be support by Byers staff and distrcit leadership to ensure your student’s learning is not impacted. Thank you for your continued support of Walter G. Byers.
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