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‘Don’t wave to me’: Man charged after police say social media video shows him punch woman on sidewalk
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Spencer Chrisman , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 32-year-old suspect was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
A man in North Carolina has been charged with assault after social media videos appeared to show him harassing or assaulting several people. The 32-year-old suspect was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. The arrest was made after officers were called to an area in uptown Charlotte and shown a social media account with multiple videos.
One video allegedly shows the suspect punching a woman on a sidewalk before running away. The woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the suspect's identity and the events leading up to the arrest.
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Category: safety Published: August 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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