9/9/14 - A former Genesee County Sheriff's Lieutenant who lives in Milford has been sentenced on criminal sexual conduct and stalking charges tied to alleged on-the-job incidents. Former Lt. Michael Chatterson was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday by a Genesee County Circuit Court judge and ordered to have no contact with the victims. He must also register as a sex offender for the next 15 years, attend treatment and is not allowed to have a computer or smartphone. Chatterson was originally charged with one count of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of stalking after an investigation by the Genesee County Sheriff's Department. Prosecutors had sought to increase the severity of the CSC charge against Chatterson and filed a notice of intent to add five counts of misconduct in office. However in July, a deal was reached with prosecutors in which Chatterson pleaded no contest to the reduced charge of 4th degree criminal sexual conduct by force/coercion and a single count of stalking. The 45-year-old Chatterson lives in Milford and oversaw the sheriff's paramedic program but was terminated after the accusations surfaced. He was alleged to have inappropriately grabbed a female deputy in his office in November of 2012. Genesee County earlier agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a civil lawsuit filed by three female deputies who claimed not enough was done to stop the alleged on-the-job conduct, which involved threats and remarks. Chattersonâs attorney told MLive.com that his client accepted responsibility for his actions and he never intended to specifically harm anyone involved. (JM)
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