CMPD Officer Arrested and Charged with DWI, Expired Registration Card

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 9, 2026) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's (CMPD) Internal Affairs Division is conducting an internal investigation regarding the arrest of CMPD Officer Dylan Auch outside of the CMPD jurisdiction.

 

On Wednesday, April 8, Officer Auch was arrested by the Locust Police Department on charges of Driving While Impaired (DWI), Expired Registration Card/Tag and Expired/No Inspection. 

Officer Auch was off duty when the incident occurred.

 

Officer Auch is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.

 

Officer Auch was hired on Feb. 27, 2023, and is currently assigned to the Hickory Grove Division.

 

 

“Officer Auch’s arrest is a serious matter, and our community deserves clear accountability. I expect every member of the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department to uphold the highest professional and ethical standards, both on and off duty. One individual’s action is not reflective of the dedication and integrity of the many men and women who serve this community every day.”