Ohio Crime Chronicle

Bethel Police Chief Indicted on 70 Sex Crime Counts

Bethel Police Chief Indicted on 70 Sex Crime Counts

Key Questions

What charges was the Bethel police chief indicted on?

The chief faces 70 counts of sexual misconduct, including sexual battery, stemming from allegations between 2005 and 2010 when he worked as a teacher and Young Marines instructor.

What is the potential sentence for the Bethel police chief?

The indictment carries a potential sentence of up to 280 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

Where was the Bethel police chief arrested?

The chief was arrested in Florida after being indicted in Ohio on the sex crime charges.

Bethel police chief indicted on 70 counts of sexual misconduct, potential 280-year sentence. Allegations from 2005-2010 as teacher/Young Marines instructor. Victim was a student. Sheriff emphasizes no one above the law. Now arrested in Florida.

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Updated Jun 13, 2026