A dismissed police officer from North Carolina now faces criminal charges after doorbell camera footage captured him striking a woman multiple times in the face during an arrest.
Karson Hyder, 22, surrendered himself at the Cleveland County Detention Center on Monday morning following assault charges stemming from Friday’s incident. He posted a $10,000 secured bond and was released. The footage showing the former Shelby officer hitting Cherrie Moore has gained widespread attention across social media platforms.
The incident occurred while Hyder was responding to a breaking-and-entering report. Department officials suspended him on Friday and terminated his employment the following day.
Court documents indicate that Moore, 34, ran from the scene and fought against being arrested, with charges stating she assaulted Hyder by “grabbing and ripping (his) uniform.”
However, a separate arrest warrant filed Monday accuses Hyder of unlawfully assaulting Moore by “grabbing Moore by the arm, pushing her to the ground and striking her in the face with a closed fist, thereby inflicting serious injury possible broken nose and busted lip.”
State investigators announced Saturday they had launched their own probe into Hyder’s actions. Court documents do not show legal representation for the former officer, and attempts to reach him by phone were unsuccessful.
Moore initially faced charges including breaking and entering, resisting arrest, and assaulting a public officer, though authorities have dropped the latter two charges. She was released without having to post bond. Phone numbers linked to Moore were not working.
Moore’s legal representative, Ronald Haynes, shared with The Associated Press via email that his client “is recovering and receiving treatment for her mental health.”
“The heinous actions of former Officer Karson Hyder will forever negatively impact Ms. Cherrie Moore and her family,” Haynes stated. “It’s a small relief that city officials responded so promptly to terminate and charge Mr. Hyder.”
