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Bethel Police Chief Resigns Amid Felony Charges | Cincinnati News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
Bethel’s police chief, Chad Essert, is stepping down amid 70 felony charges—including 14 serious allegations of child sex crimes—after being indicted in June and setting his bond at $500K. His resignation takes effect July 9, the same day a firing hearing was scheduled, suggesting he preempted the move. Essert, who led the department since 2021, has a prior record of misconduct, including harassment and dishonesty, with past accusations dating back to 2005–2010 involving a former student at a youth program. Arrested in Florida, he was brought back to Clermont County. This scandal has severely shaken community trust, and the fallout continues to unfold. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/091e935a11a96650