CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is accused of inappropriately touching a student according to police.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says, on Tuesday, shortly after 2:30 p.m., the Wilson STEM Academy school resource officer notified detectives that a student reported being appropriately touched by 25-year-old David Lucas.
Lucas worked as a family engagement advocate for the district, police say. On Wednesday, he was arrested and charged with indecent liberties with a child, taking indecent liberties with a student by a school administor and first degree kidnapping.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School officials sent WCCB the below statement. It reads:
“The employee in question has been suspended with pay, pending investigation. It is our understanding that CMPD Crimes Against Children unit is conducting a separate investigation.”
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
