Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputy pleads no contest in massage therapy case
A Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputy entered a no contest plea to a reduced charge of being a disorderly person Monday before Branch County Circuit Judge Bill O’Grady, the Adrian Daily Telegram reported.
The case started in Lenawee County after Chad Jeremy Beaudin, 38, of Tecumseh was accused in January of asking a massage therapist for sexual favors.
The misdemeanor plea agreement ended felony charges of aggravated indecent exposure and enticement for prostitution after an incident Jan. 27 at the Defined Wellness Center, 1542 W. Maple Ave. in Adrian.
Assistant Lenawee Prosecuting Attorney Frank Riley told O’Grady he and defense attorney Michael Vincent of Ypsilanti agreed to one-year probation on the 90-day offense with $613 in fines and costs. O’Grady suspended a 30-day jail sentence and ordered Beaudin not to have contact with any massage therapist or the victim during the probation.
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taletha moon
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 : 9:56 p.m.
Also to some what concerned. A normal joe blow off the street gets to keep his job if an allegation is made against him or her. In law enforcement there are policies and contract rules that have to be followed. As you read about the alledged rape accusation, anyone can make an allegation! So once you are charged, then you get suspeneded with out pay. If you work for Ford or most other places you can keep working until this allegation is resolved. The problem with our society as a whole is people are so quick to judge with out really knowing the facts. Most people believe everything they hear on t.v. or see in the paper, shame on you! Only God can judge the human race and his judgement counts unless you are athias.....
taletha moon
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 : 6:20 p.m.
People shouldn't be so quick to pass judgement on others for starters. Maybe people should keep an open mind and think about what the alledged victim's motives were here. Let's face it most people don't like cops! The only time they are really appreciated is when the general public needs their help. This person that made this allegation may just have reasons to not like cops anyway. F.Y.I. that business is closed down and was shortly after all this hit the paper. Food for thought!
huh7891
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 : 10:29 a.m.
Somewhatconcerned says: "Forget the bureaucratic baloney designed to protect the Sheriff's own people. What about protecting the public from creep sheriffs who should have been prosecuted like anyone else instead of given a little tap on the wrist. If this guy isn't fired in five minutes, how can the Washtenaw Sheriff's Department expect the public to respect or support it. There are different standards for cops and sheriffs than for the rest of us." Is that so??, Why is it another deputy has had his life ruined when he was falsely accused of raping a woman, when the officers dash cam clearly shows he didn't and the woman made the whole thing up. I'd say just the opposite.. seems more cops are deemed guilty til proven innocent as of lately. Wouldn't you like your employer to treat you fairly......just like anyone else?
Somewhat Concerned
Wed, Sep 1, 2010 : 8:43 a.m.
Forget the bureaucratic baloney designed to protect the Sheriff's own people. What about protecting the public from creep sheriffs who should have been prosecuted like anyone else instead of given a little tap on the wrist. If this guy isn't fired in five minutes, how can the Washtenaw Sheriff's Department expect the public to respect or support it. There are different standards for cops and sheriffs than for the rest of us.
Fat Bill
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 11:21 p.m.
Typically in police situations the officer is on paid leave during the investigation, unpaid leave when charged. As his employer WCS can compel him to answer questions that might otherwise be protected under the fifth amendment. To avoid such issues, usually the internal phase starts when the criminal phase completes.
snapshot
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 10:51 p.m.
Wy doesn't he get fired?
uomphat
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 8:37 p.m.
No 'happy ending' here!!
Gorc
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 : 6:35 p.m.
This story rubs me the wrong way.