The fallout continues in Shelby, North Carolina, where a former police officer now faces criminal charges after a Ring doorbell camera captured him punching a woman during an arrest. Karson Hyder, 22, who was fired over the weekend, turned himself in to authorities Monday morning.
Hyder surrendered at 10 a.m. and was charged with assault inflicting serious injury, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Court records show he posted a $10,000 secured bond and was released.
Video Evidence Sparks Outrage
The footage, recorded on a Ring doorbell camera, shows Hyder striking Cherrie Moore multiple times. Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser called the act “disturbing and unacceptable” and terminated Hyder on Saturday, just days after the video emerged.
The incident has drawn sharp criticism from community members and renewed scrutiny of police use of force. Moore was also charged in connection with the encounter—she faces misdemeanor breaking or entering, resisting a public officer, and assaulting a government official. She has since posted bond.
Investigation Details
The SBI launched an investigation into the excessive force allegations at the request of the Shelby Police Chief and the Cleveland County District Attorney. SBI Director Chip Hawley urged patience, saying, “We understand the community has questions and concerns, and we take that very seriously. A careful, thorough investigation takes time, and our priority is to gather all available facts so that informed decisions can be made based on the evidence.”
Court documents indicate that Moore fled from Hyder as he tried to arrest her on a breaking or entering charge. The assault charge alleges that during the struggle, Moore was “grabbing and ripping” Hyder’s uniform. Records also show that Moore pleaded guilty to resisting an officer in a separate case last year that involved Hyder.
This case adds to a growing list of incidents where body camera or doorbell footage has led to charges against law enforcement. In a similar vein, an ICE agent was arrested in Texas over a Minneapolis shooting and charged with assault, highlighting ongoing tensions around police accountability.
Hyder could not be reached for comment. Nexstar’s WJZY was told he was unavailable. The SBI continues its investigation, and no further details have been released.
