racial-harassment · Steele Creek polling place, Charlotte, North Carolina
Charges Against Jason Wayne for Alleged Racial Harassment at Charlotte Poll Site Remain Unresolved
What happened?
Still unclearJason Donald Wayne was arrested on October 24, 2018, and charged with ethnic intimidation, communicating threats, disorderly conduct, and going armed to the terror of the public after allegedly harassing a Black Republican volunteer at a Charlotte polling site; however
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Jason Donald Wayne was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury and served over a year in prison.
Jason Donald Wayne allegedly harassed Derek Partee at an early voting site in Charlotte, NC, yelling racial slurs and threatening him.
Jason Donald Wayne was arrested by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and charged with ethnic intimidation, communicating threats, disorderly conduct, and going armed.
News reports confirm the incident, Wayne's arrest, and the identification of the weapon as a BB gun.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) issued a statement condemning the incident.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced plans for additional "zone checks" at all polling places leading up to the election.
What people are asking
When does early voting start in Charlotte NC?
The incident occurred during early voting on October 24, 2018. While specific early voting dates for future elections are not provided, this incident highlights the presence of early voting in Charlotte, NC.
What happened to Jason Donald Wayne after the Charlotte polling place incident?
Jason Donald Wayne was arrested on October 24, 2018, and charged with ethnic intimidation, communicating threats, disorderly conduct, and going armed to the terror of the public. However, the final legal outcome of these charges could not be determined from publicly available news reports.
Was the weapon displayed at the Charlotte polling site a real gun?
No, the weapon Jason Donald Wayne displayed in his holster was identified as a BB gun by police.
Who was the Republican volunteer harassed at the Charlotte polling site?
The volunteer was Derek Partee, a retired police detective and the vice chairman for the 12th Congressional District of the Mecklenburg County Republican Party at the time of the incident.
Receipts
- The Charlotte ObserverOct 25, 2018
- WCNC-TVOct 25, 2018
How we researched this & corrections
Information was gathered from local news reports published shortly after the incident and follow-up research into public records, though a final legal outcome for the accused could not be determined.
Spot something wrong? Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.
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