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Fremont's police chief arraigned on charges of criminal sexual conduct after 'unwanted touching' investigation

Wright is charged with fourth-degree count of criminal sexual conduct with a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of two years and/or $500 in fines.

FREMONT, Mich. — The Kent County Prosecutor's Office charged Fremont Police Chief Randall Wright with one count of criminal sexual conduct after a woman reported instances of “unwanted touching.” 

Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3, Wright was arraigned on those charges in both Kent and Ingham Counties. 

The alleged incident is said to have occurred while on a trip with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The trip took place in June as a group traveled to see a Detroit Tigers baseball game.  

Wright is charged with fourth-degree count of criminal sexual conduct with a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of two years and/or $500 in fines. 

The city manager for Fremont issued this statement about the investigation:

“In light of the recent charges filed against the City of Fremont Police Chief, Randall Wright, Chief Wright will remain on administrative leave until further notice. The City of Fremont is continuing its own investigation into this matter. Chief Wright is innocent until proven guilty and the City will respect the legal process. The City will continue to closely monitor this situation involving Chief Wright as it moves forward.  Sergeant Jon Geeting will remain in charge of the City of Fremont Police Department and its operations while Chief Wright is on leave. The City will have no further comment on this matter at this time.”

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