West Meck HS coach accused of inappropriate relationship with student

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing multiple felony charges following a sexual assault investigation at West Mecklenburg High School.

Police arrested 30-year-old Christopher Ewell after school staff uncovered inappropriate text messages on a 17-year-old female student’s iPad.

According to investigators, those messages detailed an inappropriate relationship between the student and Ewell, who serves as a coach. Detectives say the student confirmed Ewell arranged an Uber to bring her to his home last month, where she was given alcohol.

Police say text messages on the device confirmed sexual contact took place at the residence, and also pointed to prior inappropriate contact on school grounds. Ewell has denied the allegations. he faces charges including felony sexual activity with a student by a school employee.