CMPD Officer Arrested and Charged for Embezzlement

Published on March 15, 2024

CMPD Officer Arrested and Charged for Embezzlement

Charlotte, N.C. - (March 15, 2024) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is conducting a criminal investigation that resulted in the arrest of CMPD Officer Henry Chapman, after an arrestee reported that an officer had stolen property from him. The incident happened Thursday, March 14, shortly after 4pm in the University City Division. Upon investigation, CMPD detectives arrested Officer Chapman who was charged with one count of Embezzlement.

CMPD Internal Affairs is conducting a simultaneous investigation. Officer Chapman is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation.

Officer Chapman was hired on September 14, 2009, and is currently assigned to the University City Division.

Statement from Chief Jennings:

“This is deeply disappointing  for our organization. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and a violation of that trust is a serious offense. However, I want to assure the public that we take all allegations seriously, and we will not tolerate misconduct within our ranks. I’m proud that the supervisor and other officers on scene took immediate and decisive action to investigate the situation and determine that our officer needed to be arrested. No CMPD employee is above the law."