CMPD Releases Personnel Information Records of Officers Involved

Published on October 19, 2026

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CMPD Releases Personnel Information Records of Officers Involved in Recent Misconduct Allegations

Charlotte, N.C. (Monday, Oct. 19, 2026) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is releasing the Personnel Information Records (PIRs) for officers involved in recent allegations of misconduct related to racially charged text messages.

This release is intended to comply with the public availability of these records per G.S. § 160A-168(b), and to address misinformation regarding the officers’ names. Under state law, CMPD cannot release the race or ethnicity of any employee. 

PIRs are, and have been, public records. CMPD previously released these records to several local media outlets, upon their request for the six officers’ personnel files. To date, those media outlets have independently decided not to publish the officers’ names.

To ensure consistent access to the information and prevent further misperceptions, CMPD is releasing these officers' PIRs to local media outlets.

On Oct. 9, 2026, six officers were cited for termination following allegations involving racially charged text messages. Since that time, four of those six officers have submitted their resignations in lieu of termination.

A seventh officer, Officer Elliott, was also involved in the text message matter and was placed on unpaid administrative leave on July 29, 2026, after the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) arrested him for illegally accessing a government computer in connection with the misuse of Flock technology. Officer Elliott resigned on August 4, 2026.

The officers identified in the records are:

  • Seth Elliott(PDF, 365KB) : Hired Feb. 26, 2024. Arrested by the SBI on July 29, 2026, on a charge of illegally accessing a government computer in connection with the misuse of Flock technology. Placed on unpaid administrative leave on July 29, 2026. Resigned on Aug. 4, 2026, while the administrative investigation was ongoing.
  • Mateo Juarez(PDF, 129KB) : Hired Feb. 26, 2024. Placed on administrative duty on Aug. 10, 2026. Suspended without pay on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Resigned on Oct. 15, 2026, in lieu of termination.
  • Joseph Kelly(PDF, 127KB) : Hired Feb. 26, 2024. Suspended without pay on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Resigned on Oct. 11, 2026, in lieu of termination.
  • Alexander Larsen(PDF, 128KB): Hired June 26, 2023. Placed on paid administrative assignment on Aug. 17, 2026. Suspended without pay on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Resigned on Oct. 19, 2026, in lieu of termination. (Oct. 19 Update -- please note that the linked PIR does not yet reflect the Oct.19 resignation. An updated PIR will be uploaded as soon as available.)
  • Tredan Maronic(PDF, 148KB) : Hired Feb. 26, 2024. Placed on administrative duty on Aug. 7, 2026. Suspended without pay on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Resigned on Oct. 13, 2026, in lieu of termination.
  • Matthew Osborn(PDF, 147KB) : Hired Sept. 5, 2023. Suspended without pay and placed on unpaid administrative leave on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. Resigned on Oct. 12, 2026, in lieu of termination.
  • Jeremiah Todman(PDF, 128KB) : Hired June 27, 2022. Placed on paid administrative assignment on Aug. 18, 2026. Suspended without pay on Oct. 9, 2026, after being cited for termination. He remains suspended without pay pending Civil Service Board review.

CMPD recognizes the importance of transparency and public access to information in maintaining public trust. The department remains committed to accountability and providing access to public records in accordance with the law, while respecting the integrity of any ongoing investigations and potential legal proceedings.

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