CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department officer has been arrested and is now under investigation.
CMPD is conducting an investigation that resulted in the arrest of officer Ana Terreo. Detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest, charging her with simple assault after a voluntary interview.
Terrero voluntarily turned herself in to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. CMPD Internal Affairs is also conducting an investigation. Terrero is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the internal investigation.
Mora Terrero was off duty when incident occurred. She has been a CMPD employee since February 2024.
Chief Estella D. Patterson issued a statement about the incident.
“Over the past several months, we have seen several incidents involving CMPD employees that have been both disappointing and deeply concerning. I want to be clear: when an officer violates the law or our policies, we will act swiftly, thoroughly, and transparently. No one in this department is above accountability. While the actions of a few have not met the expectations of this profession, they do not represent the integrity and dedication of the vast majority of CMPD officers who serve our community honorably every day.”
