A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was arrested on child abuse charges while off duty, Chief Johnny Jennings said in a statement Wednesday evening. Officer Matthew Michael, 48, was charged with two counts of misdemeanor child abuse and placed on unpaid leave, the chief said.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer has been charged with child abuse after an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Johnny Jennings said on Wednesday.

Officer Matthew Michael, 48, faces the charges in Iredell County. He has been placed on unpaid administrative leave while CMPD conducts an internal investigation. The alleged abus

Matthew Michael was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor child abuse allegedly involving a juvenile member of his family.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was arrested and charged with child abuse in Iredell County on Wednesday. Officer Matthew Michael was arrested Wednesday afternoon, according to Iredell County Sheriff’s Office records.