Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and court documents confirm that 22-year-old Shy’mere Kavon Leroy Simms, a volunteer football coach at Kennedy Middle School, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 6. He is charged with one count of indecent liberties with a student.
According to court documents, the alleged incident involved a 13-year-old student and took place on August 1, 2025. Simms was formerly employed as a behavioral technician (BMT) at Alexander Graham Middle School, where the student was reportedly enrolled at the time.
Court records state that the victim and his mother reported the incident. Evidence supporting the report was collected, including video and digital communications, police said.
Simms was taken into custody on Wednesday, August 6, and has since posted a $30,000 bond as of Thursday, August 7. Simms was terminated in June at Alexander Graham Middle School for reasons not yet publicly released before he volunteered at Kennedy Middle, court records state.
CMPD’s Crimes Against Children Unit is continuing its investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to call authorities at 704-432-8477.
Message from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sent to Queen City News:
Good Afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families.
We are reaching out to inform you that Shymere Simms, a Behavior Management Technician (BMT) and football coach has been arrested. We take this matter very seriously. Shymere Simms has been removed from his duties, suspended with pay, and will no longer be working at any school in the district effective immediately pending the results of the investigation.
Shymere Simms served as a BMT “Floater” at the following schools:
Shymere Simms also served as a football coach at Kennedy Middle School.
Please understand, we cannot discuss confidential personnel information. This matter is being investigated by law enforcement. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is committed to the safety, security and well-being of all students and staff, in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, as well as sports.
We know that hearing this news is concerning. If you have any information that you think may be of value to investigators, please contact the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. Thank you for allowing us to partner with you in your child’s education!
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