Bethel Mayor Seeks to Begin Process for Removing Indicted Police Chief

Ohio police chief faces 280 years in prison for DOZENS of charges related to sex with a minor

The police chief was detained in Florida and awaits extradition to Ohio.

Bethel mayor seeks to oust police chief after arrest on sex crime charges: 'deeply disturbed'

The mayor of Bethel, Ohio says he is starting the process to remove the village's police chief, who's now facing dozens of charges related to sex crimes.

Bethel mayor says village will initiate process to remove police chief after sexual misconduct indictment

The Village of Bethel will begin the process to remove Chad Essert as police chief following his indictment on 70 counts of sexual misconduct, Mayor JayDee Noble II said.Essert was first placed on administrative leave in May pending an investigation into his behavior. The Clermont County Sheriff's Office investigated claims and stated that "no criminal act was found." However, Essert remained on paid leave while the village conducted its own inv…

Bethel mayor seeks to begin process for removing indicted police chief

The decision to begin the removal process against Chief Chad Essert comes amid a 70-count indictment and an ongoing internal investigation.