Charlotte, N.C. - (April 17, 2024) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is conducting a criminal investigation that resulted in the arrest of CMPD Lieutenant Warith Muhammad.
Lt. Muhammad has been charged with one count of felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud and one count of felony Conspiracy to Commit Financial Transaction Card Fraud.
Investigators determined that the incidents occurred outside of work and did not involve the functions of his job. Muhammad turned himself in at 11:30 p.m. on April 16 and was processed overnight.
CMPD Internal Affairs is conducting a parallel investigation. Lt. Muhammad is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.
Lieutenant Muhammad was hired on Oct. 18, 2010, and is currently assigned to the Central Division.
Statement from Chief Jennings:
"The arrest of our own lieutenant is a devastating blow to the trust we've worked tirelessly to build with this community. We hold ourselves to an uncompromising standard of integrity, and any violation is a betrayal of that sacred oath. But let me be absolutely clear: the CMPD has zero tolerance for misconduct, regardless of rank or tenure. The decisive action taken by investigators sends a powerful message – no badge is a shield for illegal behavior. The law applies equally to every citizen, and that includes those who wear our uniform. This incident is a painful reminder that we are all fallible, but it also demonstrates our unwavering commitment to accountability. We will investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that justice is served. The people we are sworn to protect deserve nothing less.”
Cedar's Take:
I don't know the facts and won't make judgement. But it seems this doesn't help perception of CMPD with much of the community that looks for any excuse to call out Officers. Interesting that using the word thug to describe a certain criminal demographic is racist but one bad cop means ACB and the local media goes total dog pile.
Y'all keep your head down, but stay proud you are our only hope. And let's be careful out there.
Chip, you know damn well Mohamed was a Muslim diversity hire. They tried to make him be the next Bellamy.
ReplyDeleteHIDEY HOLE!!
ReplyDeleteIs he related to Achmed?
ReplyDeleteHe took a knee during the panthers game to get on TV. He was a lazy joke and an IA hypocrite.
ReplyDeleteSHUT UP! I KEEL YOU!
ReplyDeleteAnyone who worked with Mohaned knew he was just a scammer. Gaming the system every chance he had. Plus he was sloppy.
ReplyDeletemaking over 120k per year not including off duty and still compelled to steal. dumb ass.
ReplyDeleteThis guy was..
ReplyDeleteMetro 1st shift
Metro Burglary Detective
Metro Communty Coordinator
North 3rd Shift SGT
TRAP Team SGT
Internal Affairs SGT
Central LT
Makes this entire place look like idiots, huh?
How did he get all those jobs?
Delete1st shift straight out of PTO mind you
DeleteHe was in my academy and then Dance put him on 1st shift since he was Muslim. You can’t just blame him without looking at the people that made him into a LT.
DeleteHow did this guy get past all of you for this long? No one said he was Muslim in the past?
ReplyDeleteHis name might be a clue
ReplyDeleteWhy the hell did he do it?
ReplyDeleteYou all are so racist. Give him a chance to defend himself.
ReplyDeleteDidn’t he pull the Muslim card to grow a beard about 7 or so years ago…
ReplyDeleteYep.
Deletehttps://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/meck-county-magistrate-suspended-over-misconduct-charges/EDLSK2N7HFBK5O6ENQQEVZPG4A/
ReplyDeleteLaughrun said every defense attorney should see if there’s reason to challenge any of their cases that Sabio handled.
So, who challenges his IA time?
IT IS GOING TO GET WORSE.GO STATE OR FEDERAL IF YOU CAN.
ReplyDeleteThey’ve been saying that since 2000
DeleteYeah and it is sure as hell is more true now than it used to be.My son went federal in 99 and never looked back.Retired at 50 drawing his retirement and never regretted leaving the police department.
DeleteAt some point the liberals have to admit it ain't working. Black folk can accept this BS or they can say we've had enough but crime is totally on them and whitey is just going to move elsewhere. You want to live in Detroit or Chicago south? OK I've been living out of county for five years and don't regret it at all.
ReplyDeleteHe was stealing money from a church! This guy also killed a woman on Sugar Creek with his car. They arrested Barker for that and let this guy go free. Putney was always racist and this stings our department to the core.
ReplyDeletea church or a mosque? Words matter
ReplyDeleteSgt Ramsey should have given him some financial advice.
ReplyDeleteMY NAME IS RAMSEY!
Who was working with this guy when he was plotting this theft? Why didn’t they say anything?
ReplyDeleteNot much (if any) work going on at the Lieutenant level. This is the most useless rank in the dept (besides chief)
ReplyDeleteAnother ROMO mess that has to be cleaned up.
DeleteI recall Sgt Gromis being real cool with this guy, too. This Arab must have some connections around here.
DeleteWas he in business with Chapman?
ReplyDeleteEveryone,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for my mistake. I will serve my suspension and do better when I return. I must learn from this event.
Lt, did you attend and graduate from command college? Figured they would teach you everything you need to be a great leader.
ReplyDeleteYes, I did graduate from the college and still plan to lead my people through action.
DeleteThis LT was a golden glove boxer so maybe hit took some hits and his brain started doing dumb stuff later on???
ReplyDeleteMaybe needs to put some frozen steaks on head to reduce swelling. Wondering where he can get some low (no) cost steaks from?
ReplyDeleteVery clever
DeleteMy church needs some money. Hoping LT can help us out with fundraising.
ReplyDeleteY’all are racist to Mo and the rest of us. Sgt Suddreth did the same thing as Mo and he ain’t checking no flack around here no way. Give the man a second chance.
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