CMPD Officer Charged with DWI

Published on September 22, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, Sept. 22, 2025) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Internal Affairs Division is conducting an internal investigation regarding the charges brought against CMPD North Division Officer Matt Wilson outside of the CMPD jurisdiction.

On Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) officers responded to a vehicle crash in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Officer Wilson was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. Upon investigation, NCSHP found probable cause to charge Officer Wilson with DWI.

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

Officer Wilson was off duty when the incident occurred.

Officer Wilson was hired on May 26, 2020, and is currently assigned to the North Division.

Statement from Chief Jennings:

“Our department is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, both in uniform and beyond. Any behavior that undermines the integrity of our agency or erodes the trust of the public is unacceptable. We expect our officers to abide by the same laws and principles they are sworn to enforce, and we remain unwavering in our responsibility to serve this community with transparency, accountability and honor.”

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