Bethel Police Chief Faces Multiple Allegations

Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert is under fire after being indicted on 70 counts, including sexual battery and sex with a minor, allegedly occurring between 2005 and 2010 while he was teaching and instructing at Great Oaks and Young Marines. His attorney denies all allegations. This isn’t his first brush with misconduct: in 2010, he was suspended and forced to resign from Elmwood Place PD after a female officer accused him of harassment via text messages and unwanted advances. Over his 23-year career, Essert has worked for seven departments across Ohio. Now, the Bethel mayor is pushing for his removal, citing additional claims — including an alleged affair with a woman he met during a traffic stop and inappropriate behavior toward a female officer in his own department. The village council is reviewing the request, and authorities are digging into his personnel files to uncover the full extent of his professional history. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f81744066b1d1b3