CMPD confirms string of sexual assault cases, with all the victims being Hispanic

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has confirmed a string of sexual assaults cases, with all of the victims being Hispanic.

Editor’s Note: This story discusses sexual assault. While no acts are explicitly detailed, reader discretion is advised.

Kelvin Rene Mejia Ortiz is being charged in two sex assaults and three attempted kidnappings across Mecklenburg County.

A former Mecklenburg County public health employee Daniel Pitti-Casazola is also accused of assaulting at least seven Latina women.

Camino Health said there are many barriers that increases the chances for this group of women to be easily targeted.