Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joel Medina arrested for felony extortion and private image disclosure.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joel Medina arrested for felony extortion and felony disclosure of private images. Medina attempted to extort $10k from an 18-year-old, threatening to release explicit content. Incident unrelated to his job functions, and he's on unpaid leave. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings expresses disappointment, stating it's a breach of public trust and the department will not tolerate conduct that undermines it.

August 06, 2024
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