Police officer in Farmington Hills faces suspension and criminal charges for alleged sexual misconduct
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In a recent development, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office announced criminal charges against Michael Rybinski, a Farmington Hills police officer. Rybinski is facing charges for third-degree and four counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges are related to an off-duty incident that allegedly took place outside of the city.
Upon learning about the investigation involving Rybinski in June, Farmington Hills city officials placed him on administrative duty in a non-enforcement role. Upon filing charges against Rybinski, the Farmington Hills Police Department placed him on paid administrative leave and suspended his law enforcement authority.
The City of Farmington Hills, committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all members of their community and staff, issued a joint statement from City Manager Gary Mekjia and Police Chief John Piggott regarding the situation. They expressed their sincere concern for all those who may be affected by the allegations against Rybinski. The City is also conducting an internal investigation.
In the spirit of transparency, accountability, and upholding public trust, the City of Farmington Hills remains committed to providing updates as the investigation progresses. However, out of respect for the judicial process, there is no further comment at this time from the City of Farmington Hills or the Farmington Hills Police Department.
The City of Farmington Hills encourages anyone with information relevant to this investigation to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department or the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The community is reminded that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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