CMPD Officer Arrested

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police (CMPD) officer, Malcolm Joseph, was arrested Friday night and charged with simple assault after allegedly pushing "Teen" Evan Brown age 17 off his bicycle in Uptown Charlotte. Brown and a group of "teens" were apparently riding recklessly and disrupting traffic.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m., Friday morning leaving the cyclist with a scratches on his wrist, back  and a bruised elbow.

Evan Brown told a local news media outlet that he "and some friends were riding bikes and then popped some wheelies."

That apparently got Officer Joseph’s attention, and the officer allegedly parked very close to the teen.

Evan Brown told the news reporter: “He pulls in there, stops his car, he opens his door, and just like that, he tackles me pretty much”.

Apparently the teen was recording their antics so the local news aired a shaky video where  you can hear Evan ask “Can I get your name and badge number? I was literally riding a bike down the street, and you decided to push me over”.

Then Officer Joseph is heard saying “It’s all on camera, bro; you all are doing wheelies all through the traffic. It’s lawful because I can catch you while you all are in traffic; you all are doing reckless driving.”

CMPD’s Criminal Investigations Bureau launched an investigation into the incident. After Officer Joseph voluntarily met with detectives, investigators obtained a warrant charging him with simple assault.

CMPD’s Internal Affairs Division is also conducting a separate administrative investigation. Joseph has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of that investigation.

Department records show Joseph joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Sept. 3, 2024, and is assigned to the Central Division.

Despite turning himself in and being a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Officer, Meck Co Magistrate Blackwell set the Officer’s bond at $2,500 secured because he lives in Rock Hill and is considered a flight risk. The Officer was finally released after 2 a.m. Saturday morning.

CMPD Chief Patterson:

"No one is above the law, especially those of us entrusted to uphold it. The alleged actions of this individual are troubling and does not reflect the values of our organization. CMPD is committed to building community trust through transparency and accountability.” 

Cedar's Take:

We have a group of  "Teens" doing wheelies Uptown in traffic at 2:00 a.m. and a CMPD Officer trying to restore order Uptown dealing with parentless mini thugs. 

While the above image is AI - who hasn’t encountered homeless and drunks and teens on bicycles Uptown and wanted to do the same?

So what's up with this? Active suspension without pay. Seriously? CMPD is down how may Officers? 

Atlanta has an authorized force of 2,200 and a population of 550,000

Boston has 2,500 and a population of 675,000

Charlotte 1,400 and our population is over 900,000

Charloot is so cooked.

And this is not exactly a great recruiting tool.

Seriously WTF?