Police Chief Faces 70 Sex Charges

Bethel police chief Chad Essert faces 70 charges, including multiple counts of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, allegedly committed between 2005 and 2010 while he was a Young Marines instructor and teacher. The victim was a student, and incidents spanned Clermont and Hamilton counties. Arrested in Florida, Essert is awaiting extradition to Clermont County, where prosecutors emphasize that victims are protected regardless of the accused’s status. This is a new and far more serious development than a prior investigation that resulted in no charges. If convicted on all counts, he could face up to 280 years in prison. 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/25fc3503fa961fc1