A former Norwood police chief now finds himself behind bars in the county where he once wore the badge. William Chad Green was taken into custody Sunday after an arrest warrant accused him of raping a 16-year-old the day before. He was booked into the Stanly County Detention Center and is scheduled for an initial court appearance later this month. Authorities have released few details as the case moves into the local court system.
Arrest and charges
According to WCCB Charlotte, Stanly County deputies obtained an arrest warrant Sunday charging Green with second-degree forcible rape. The warrant alleges the assault occurred on Saturday and identifies a 16-year-old victim. It sets Green’s secured bond at $500,000.
WCCB Charlotte reports that Green was taken into custody in Oakboro after the warrant was issued.
Former chief's background
Green has a long history in Norwood-area law enforcement and was publicly identified as Norwood’s police chief in 2014. Reporting from WBTV on a 2014 bank-robbery response quoted Norwood officers and identified William “Chad” Green as the town’s police chief, underscoring his earlier public role in the community.
Court date and booking
Online booking listings show a Sunday entry for William Chad Green on a second-degree rape charge in the Stanly County Mugshots index. He is due for an initial court appearance on April 13, according to WCCB Charlotte. Prosecutors and the sheriff’s office had not released additional public comment as of Monday.
Legal process
Green faces a felony charge and will be entitled to a formal arraignment and the opportunity to respond in court. This report will be updated if officials release additional charging documents or statements.
