Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with student at school event – WBTV

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee arrested, accused of inappropriate contact with student at school event  WBTV

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee was arrested Tuesday, accused of having inappropriate contact with a student during a school event. Records show Quinto Owens, 36, a data manager at Garinger High School, was charged with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a student by a school administrator. Police said Owens made inappropriate physical contact with a juvenile student at a school event Sunday, Oct. 25. Charlotte police’s sexual assault unit investigated and secured warrants for Owens’ arrest. –> Also read: York County detention officer arrested, fired over child neglect allegations District officials said Owens was suspended with pay, and records show he was also suspended with pay in September for an unspecified reason.

“I am writing to inform you that an employee at our school was recently arrested in connection with an incident that occurred with a student and is currently suspended with pay. Please know that I am unable to share additional details about this situation,” Principal Shannon Clemons wrote in a letter to parents. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority.”