05/30/2026
🚨 STATE INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED: Name Released in Viral Shelby Police Punching Case
The fallout from a shocking viral arrest video in Shelby, North Carolina, has escalated to the state level. The Shelby Police Department has officially turned the case over to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to launch an independent criminal investigation.
This major move comes immediately after Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser confirmed the termination of the officer involved.
For the first time, the woman in the video has been publicly identified as 34-year-old Cherrie Moore. Speaking out after the incident, Moore’s uncle, Michael Moore, expressed utter devastation over the doorbell camera footage, stating: "You can only imagine how I feel to see my niece body-slammed to the ground at 90 pounds." Family advocates have also noted that Moore deals with severe mental health disorders, fueling even more community outrage over the level of force used against her.
Cherrie Moore was initially booked into jail on heavy charges, including burglary, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer. But has since been released after her bond was stripped to zero. With the state's highest law enforcement bureau now taking over, the focus has completely flipped. Community leaders and local pastors are publicly stating they expect the fired officer to face formal criminal assault charges once the SBI completes its independent review.
• The Officer: Fired from the department on Saturday morning, though police have still not publicly released his name.
• The State Investigation: The NC SBI is actively investigating the officer's actions to determine if criminal charges will be filed.
• Community Demands: Protests continue as organizers push for total transparency and the immediate public release of the official police body-worn camera footage.
We will continue to follow this breaking story as the SBI investigation unfolds.
Now that the State Bureau of Investigation is involved, do you think criminal charges are guaranteed? Let us know what you think in the comments.