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An Ohio police chief accused in a yearslong pattern of child sex abuse against a former student was arrested last week in Florida.<\/p>\n

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Clermont County, Ohio, authorities on Thursday brought sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor charges against Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert after the top cop was accused in an abuse scheme that happened while he worked as a teacher.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt takes tremendous courage for a victim to come forward, especially when the accused wears a badge and holds a position of authority,\u201d Clermont County Sheriff Chris Stratton said following the indictment.<\/p>\n

\u201c[The] indictment demonstrates that no one is above the law. Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Prosecutors said Chief Essert, 44, preyed on the victim between 2005 and 2010 while working as an instructor at the \u201cYoung Marines\u201d and a teacher at the Scarlet Oaks Career Campus in suburban Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

The Pinellas County Sheriff\u2019s Office arrested Chief Essert on Thursday night in Seminole, Florida. He awaits extradition back to Ohio.<\/p>\n

Chief Essert was reportedly placed on administrative leave last month after Clermont County authorities opened an investigation. He requested leave shortly afterward.<\/p>\n

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