Mecklenburg County Man Arrested on Kidnapping and Statutory Rape Charges Involving 14-Year-Old
Charlotte, N.C. – Arnol David Guebara, 21, has been arrested by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on a slate of serious felony charges including second-degree kidnapping and multiple counts of statutory rape involving a juvenile victim.
Deep Search: Arrest and Charge Details
According to Mecklenburg County arrest records, Guebara was taken into custody on February 9, 2026. He faces nine specific charges, including:
Kidnapping (Second Degree)
Statutory Rape of a Child (Age 15 or Younger) – 3 counts
Indecent Liberties with a Child – 3 counts
Driving While Impaired (DWI)
Driving After Consuming Alcohol Under Age 21
The charges stem from an incident involving a 14-year-old victim. While the official charge list includes impaired driving offenses, allegations circulating on social media regarding “drugging” have not yet been formalized as separate charges such as “administering a noxious substance” in the available public records, though they may be investigated as part of the broader assault and kidnapping case. Guebara is currently being held with a secured bond set at $50,000 for the lead statutory rape charge, alongside smaller bonds for the driving offenses.
Objections and Legal Context
As with all criminal defendants, Arnol David Guebara is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. At this stage, the charges represent accusations by law enforcement and the District Attorney’s office. No public statement has been released by a defense attorney representing Guebara, and it is standard procedure for legal counsel to review the state’s evidence—including toxicology reports and witness statements—before entering a plea or issuing a defense strategy.
Background: Immigration and Local Crime Trends
This arrest occurs against a backdrop of intensified debate over immigration and public safety in North Carolina.
State Legislation (HB 10): A law requiring all North Carolina sheriffs to fully cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took effect in late 2024. This legislation mandates that local jails, including those in Mecklenburg County, honor federal detainers for inmates charged with serious crimes, a practice previously resisted by Sheriff Garry McFadden.
Recent Enforcement Surge: In November 2025, federal officials confirmed a “surge” of immigration enforcement operations in the Charlotte area, aiming to detain undocumented individuals with criminal records.
Crime Statistics: Despite high-profile incidents, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) reported a significant decrease in crime for the 2025 calendar year. According to their annual report released in January 2026, overall crime in the city dropped by 9%, with violent crime specifically seeing a 21% reduction compared to the previous year.
Guebara remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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