Response to UNC Charlotte student-athlete arrest

Sunday, February 19, 2017

The University administration has been in close communication with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department regarding its arrest of student-athlete Kevin Olsen Sunday afternoon.

The allegations in this incident, which took place off campus, appear to involve sexual assault within an existing relationship. This incident occurred a week after a separate, unrelated case of alleged on-campus sexual assault involving acquaintances.

Olsen has been suspended from Charlotte Athletics, and the University is reviewing the case consistent with its disciplinary procedures.

Due to the ongoing CMPD investigation and federal protections on student information, the University will have no further comment on the investigation at this time.