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According to his plea deal, while working as a detective, Michael Pacteles accepted bribes, including a vehicle and $3,200 in cash from the towing company operator.
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Hazel Park police detective charged with embezzlement
Sean Boucher
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HAZEL PARK A Hazel Park police detective stands accused of running a criminal enterprise and embezzling more than $65,000 in public asset forfeiture funds following an investigation by the FBI Detroit Area Public Corruption Task Force.
Sean Boucher, 45, of Warren, was arraigned Feb. 18 in Ferndale’s 43rd District Court on a felony charge of conducting a criminal enterprise, punishable by 20 years in prison and/or $100,000; embezzlement of between $50,000 and $100,000, a felony punishable by 15 years in prison and/or $25,000, or three times the amount embezzled, whichever is greater; and five counts of embezzlement by a public official of more than $50, a 10-year felony or $5,000.