Kenyon Dobie, a 24-year-old North Carolina man, raised over $114,000 on GoFundMe after surviving a stabbing on a Charlotte light rail train on Dec. 5. His alleged attacker, Oscar Solarzano, faces federal charges for violence on mass transit and is reportedly in the U.S. illegally. Dobie described his injuries in the fundraiser, noting a chest tube draining blood from his lungs.
Now, Dobie faces serious charges himself: felony assault inflicting serious injury, assault on a pregnant woman, assault on a female, domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats. These stem from two alleged attacks on his pregnant girlfriend, mother of his 1-year-old son—in February and October.
Key Details from Court Documents
- February 18 Incident: Dobie, reportedly intoxicated, punched her in the face with a closed fist while trying to take their child.
- October 19 Incident: After an argument, he allegedly threw furniture, backed her into a corner while she held the baby, punched her face (causing heavy bleeding, a swollen eye, and loss of consciousness), and threatened to kill her and her children if she talked to police. She suffered a facial fracture.
Dobie appeared in Mecklenburg County court Thursday, was released on bond with electronic monitoring and a no-contact order, but records show he’s now held on a $2 million bond as of Thursday evening.
This case highlights tensions around public safety on transit, domestic violence, and crowdfunding accountability—especially since donors may not know the full story. Similar situations have sparked debates on platforms like GoFundMe verifying claims more rigorously. If you’re following Charlotte-area news or public safety updates, local outlets like WCNC or the Charlotte Observer have ongoing coverage. Anything specific you’d like clarified or expanded on?
