CMS EMPLOYEE ARRESTED: CMS employee arrested for felony indecent liberties

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee was charged with felony indecent liberties with a student, police said.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested Quinto Owens on Tuesday.

Police said he had inappropriate contact with a juvenile during a school event.

District records show he is a data manager at Garinger High School.

CMS said Owens is currently suspended with pay.

Letter to families from the principal:

Garinger High School Families,

I am writing to inform you that an employee at our school was recently arrested in connection with an incident that occurred with a student and is currently suspended with pay.

Please know that I am unable to share additional details about this situation. However, our school administration is working closely with district leaders, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Police Department (CMSPD), and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. Thank you for your continued support of Garinger High School.

Principal Shannon Clemons