Former Track Coach Charged in Sexual Assault Division Investigation
Published on November 13, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, November 13, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) have arrested and charged a former high school track coach in a Special Victims Division-Sexual Assault Unit (SAU) investigation.
On Friday, November 8, 2024, an adult victim reported to police that she had been in an inappropriate relationship with her former cross-country coach while enrolled at a local private high school.
The victim identified Matthew Elliott, 39, as the suspect. The case was then assigned to the CMPD’s Sexual Assault Unit (SAU).
The victim told investigators that Elliott began initially flirting with her and made numerous advances and that they had an inappropriate relationship.
As a result of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause and obtained arrest warrants against Mr. Elliott.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the CMPD detectives arrested Elliott at his home, without incident. He was taken to the Law Enforcement Center and later transported to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
He has been charged with the following:
- Indecent Liberties with a Student (2 counts)
Anyone who may have more information on this case is asked to contact Detective Heather Wyatt at 704-432-1723. Any person with additional information about this case can submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or by visiting http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.