"I fear the police (especially State Troopers) more than I do criminals. I know how to defend myself from a criminal. I am defenseless when dealing with the police.”
HAZEL PARK After pleading guilty to stealing about $68,000 in public asset forfeiture funds, a former Hazel Park police detective has been sentenced to three years’ probation.
HAZEL PARK A former Hazel Park police detective has pleaded guilty to embezzlement after being accused of abusing his position at the Hazel Park Police Department to steal public asset forfeiture funds.
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.