CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the Personnel Information Records for the officers involved alleged misconduct. The misconduct stemmed from an alleged racist group chat involving six officers.
Six officers were cited for termination on October 9th following allegations involving racial charged text messages. Four of the six officers have submitted their resignations in lieu of termination.
A seventh officer, Seth Elliott was also involved in the text message misconduct and was placed on unpaid administrative leave on July 29, 2026. Elliott was arrested for illegally accessing a government computer in connection with misuse of Flock technology. He then resigned on August 4, 2026 during the administrative investigation.
Mateo Juarez was hired on February 26, 2024, placed on administrative duty on August 10, 2026 and suspended without pay on October 9, 2026 after being cited for termination. Juarez resigned on October 15, 2026, in lieu of termination.
Joseph Kelly was hired on February 26, 2024 then suspended without pay on October 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Kelly resigned on October 11, 2026, in lieu of termination.
Alexander Larsen was hired on June 26, 2023, placed on paid administrative leave on August 17, 2026 and suspended without pay on October 9, 2026 after being cited for termination. Larsen resigned on October 19, 2026, in lieu of termination.
Tredan Maronic was hired on February 26, 2024, placed on administrative leave on August 7, 2026 and suspended without pay on October 9, 2026 after being cited for termination. Maronic resigned on October 13, 2026, in lieu of termination.
Matthew Osborn was hired on September 5, 2023, suspended without pay and placed on unpaid administrative leave on October 9, 2026 after being cited for termination. Osborn resigned on October 12, 2026, in lieu of termination.
Jeremiah Todman was hired on June 27, 2022, placed on administrative assignment on August 18, 2026 and suspended without pay on October 9, 2026 after being cited for termination. Todman remains suspended without pay pending Civil Service Board review.
