CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CMPD says they have charged one of their helicopter pilots with 28 felony sex offenses.
Officer Matthew Porter has been charged with eight counts of first degree sex offense and 20 counts of indecent liberties.
Police say the victim, who is 17-years-old, reported the incidents in Nevada, where she now lives. The victim told officials with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office that she was assaulted by Porter, who is described as a family friend, between July 2010 and December 2013. The victim lived in Charlotte during that time, according to a news release.
Porter, who police say is assigned to the Aviation Unit, has been placed on unpaid administrative leave. He has been employed by CMPD since July 26, 1995. Investigators say there is no indication these incidents occurred while he was on duty.
Chief Kerr Putney released the following statement:
“I am disappointed that one of our officers is accused of this very serious offense. We represent the law and absolutely will not tolerate one of our own violating it. It’s our job to protect this community. We have no place in our ranks for anyone who would violate the trust of a child in this manner.”
