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Metro Detroit police officer charged with sex assault, domestic violence
WXYZ-TV Detroit | Channel 7
Mar 22, 2017
Waterford Township police officer accused of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct
Officer placed on administrative leave
Click On Detroit
March 22, 2017
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Waterford Township police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic violence and criminal sexual assault.
Waterford Township police said they learned of the incident Monday. Investigators presented findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and an arrest warrant was issued for the officer.
Brandon Alan Moquin, a 3 1/2-year veteran of the Waterford Township Police Department, was charged with domestic violence and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The officer is being held on $25,000 bail.
A probable-cause hearing is scheduled for April 12.
Waterford Township police officer accused of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct
Officer placed on administrative leave
Click On Detroit
March 22, 2017
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Waterford Township police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic violence and criminal sexual assault.
Waterford Township police said they learned of the incident Monday. Investigators presented findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and an arrest warrant was issued for the officer.
Brandon Alan Moquin, a 3 1/2-year veteran of the Waterford Township Police Department, was charged with domestic violence and third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
The officer is being held on $25,000 bail.
A probable-cause hearing is scheduled for April 12.
Officer fired after domestic violence, other charges
The Detroit News
March 22, 2017
A Waterford Township police officer who was charged this week with domestic violence and criminal sexual conduct charges has been fired, officials said.
Officer Brendon Moquin had initially been placed on administrative leave after the department learned late Monday about an alleged incident, which officials did not detail. But as of Thursday, once a probe had been completed, his employment was terminated, police said in a statement.
Moquin, on the force 3 1/2 years, was arraigned Wednesday before 51st District Court Judge Richard Kuhn in Waterford Township.
The officer was charged with one count of domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor, and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony.
He was released on a $25,000 personal bond. A probable-cause hearing is scheduled for April 12.
Waterford Township Cop Arraigned On Rape, Domestic Violence Charges
CBS News - Detroit
March 22, 2017
WATERFORD TWP. (WWJ) – A Waterford Township police officer is on administrative leave, and facing rape and domestic violence charges.
Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood says the department found out about the incident Monday night and an investigation led to the charges being filed Wednesday against the officer who has been with the department for three years.
The suspect was charged on one count of domestic violence, a misdemeanor, and a felony count of criminal sexual conduct.
The defendant was arraigned by Judge Kuhn, in 51st District Court, and bond was set at $25,000 personal.
The officer, who has not been named, is due back in court in mid-April.
Waterford police officer charged with sexual assault, domestic violence
Macomb Daily, The (MI)
March 22, 2017
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The Waterford Township Police Department arrested one of its own Monday, March 20, after allegations of criminal sexual misconduct and domestic violence were brought against him.
The officer has been identified as Brendon Moquin, according to court documents obtained by WXYZ, who has been with the department for nearly four years.
After an investigation by the department, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office authorized a warrant for the officer. He was arraigned in Oakland County Circuit Court on one charge of domestic violence, a potential 93-day misdemeanor, and one charge of criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony.
Judge Richard Kuhn of the 51st District Court set Moquin's bond at $25,000. A probable cause hearing is set for Wednesday, April 12, at 1:45 p.m.
According to the Waterford Police Department, he has been placed on administrative leave.
Waterford police officer charged with criminal sexual conduct
FOX 2 News - Detroit
Mar 23, 2017
WATERFORD TWP., Mich. (WJBK) - An officer with the Waterford Township Police Department has been charged with criminal sexual conduct.
Brendon Moquin is now in police custody, and has been charged with 3rd-degree criminal sexual conduct. Officials say it stemed from an incident that happened on March 20, 2017.
Moquin has been with the department 3.5 years. He's been placed on administrative leave.
Moquin's bond has been set at $25,000 and he's due in court in April for a probable cause hearing.
Fired: Waterford Township Officer Charged With Rape, Domestic Violence
CBS News - Detroit
March 23, 2017
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP (WWJ) – A Waterford Township police officer charged this week with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence — has now been fired from his job.
Brendon Moquin, a three-year veteran, was charged Wednesday by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood says the department found out about the incident Monday night and an investigation led to the charges being filed Wednesday against the officer.
Moquin was charged on one count of domestic violence, a misdemeanor, and a felony count of criminal sexual conduct.
He was arraigned in Circuit Court, his bond set at $25,000. A probable cause hearing in the case is set for April 12.
Waterford PD fires officer charged with domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct
FOX 2 News - Detroit
March 23, 2017
WATERFORD TWP., Mich. (WJBK) - A Waterford police officer facing criminal charges has been fired by the department.
The department announced Thursday that Brendon Moquin has been terminated by the township. He was charged Wednesday with domestic violence, a 93 day misdemeanor and criminal sexual conduct third degree, a 15-year felony.
After his arraignment, he was released on a $25,000 personal bond. He is scheduled to appear in the 51st district court on April 12, 2017 for a probable cause hearing.
Moquin was initially placed on paid administrative leave to afford him due process with regard to internal administrative matters.
Thursday the department announced his termination.
Waterford Township police officer fired after domestic violence, criminal sexual assault charges
Brendon Moquin charged with third-degree criminal sexual assault
Click On Detroit
March 23, 2017
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Waterford Township police officer was fired Thursday after being charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence, the police department announced.
Brendon Moquin was charged Wednesday by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
Waterford Township police said the they learned of the incident Monday. Investigators presented findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, and an arrest warrant was issued for the officer.
Moquin was a 3 1/2-year veteran of the department.
A probable-cause hearing is scheduled for April 12.
Waterford police officer accused of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct involving wife
Oakland Press
March 23, 2017
A Waterford Township police officer accused of domestic violence and third-degree criminal sexual conduct against his wife will face a probable cause conference before 51st District Judge Todd Fox next week.
Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood said Brendon Moquin’s wife brought the accusations to the department’s attention on Monday, March 20. The charges stem from an argument between Moquin and his wife on Sunday.
After an investigation by the department, Moquin, 30, was arraigned on the misdemeanor domestic violence and felony criminal sexual conduct charges Monday before 51st District Judge Richard Kuhn Jr, who released Moquin on $25,000 personal bond. If Moquin does not show for subsequent court dates, he will be responsible for the $25,000.
Third-degree CSC, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, is often charged under the following circumstances:
* Force or coercion is used to accomplish sexual penetration.
* The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapable, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.
* The victim is related to the accused by blood or affinity.
It is not known which of these apply to the Moquin case.
Moquin, who has been a Waterford police officer for nearly four years, has no criminal record.
Underwood said he is on paid administrative leave. The department is conducting its own investigation, independent of the criminal charges against Moquin, to determine if Moquin violated any internal rules of conduct, Underwood said.
At arraignment, Kuhn ordered Moquin to have no contact with his wife and not to be in possession of any weapons or firearms.
He faces a probable cause conference at 1:30 p.m. March 29 before 51st District Judge Todd Fox. A probable cause conference is held in felony cases to determine if a plea or other resolution can be reached or to preserve testimony at the earliest possible stage.
Moquin will then face a preliminary examination April 12, at which Fox will decide if there is enough evidence for the case to be bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.
Waterford Township police officer faces felony criminal sexual conduct charge
MLive
March 23, 2017
A Waterford Township police officer is facing charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and misdemeanor domestic violence.
Waterford Township Police Officer Brendon Moquin was arraigned Wednesday and released on a personal recognizance bond.
Waterford Township Police Lt. Scott Good refused to discuss details of the case but said the victim alerted police of the possible crimes.
There are various acts that constitute third-degree sexual assault, including but not limited to: Using force or coercion to accomplish sex and having sex with a physically or mentally incapacitated person. It is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The charges were filed through the Attorney General Bill Schuette's office, rather than Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper's office, a representative in the 51st District Court said.
A statement from Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood said the investigation began Monday and the officer, a 3 1/2-year veteran, is currently on administrative leave.
Waterford police officer fired amid charges of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct
Oakland Press, The (Pontiac, MI)
March 23, 2017
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A Waterford Township police officer charged with domestic violence and third-degree criminal sexual conduct against his wife has been fired.
Police Chief Scott Underwood announced the termination of Brendon Moquin late Thursday, March 23.
Earlier Thursday, Underwood said the 30-year-old officer was on paid administrative leave while the department went through its internal process to determine if Moquin had violated any of the department's codes of conduct.
"Today, the administrative process was completed," Underwood said in the statement late Thursday.
Underwood said Moquin's wife brought the accusations to the department's attention Monday. The charges stem from an argument between Moquin and his wife on Sunday.
After an investigation by the department, Moquin, 30, was arraigned on the misdemeanor domestic violence and felony criminal sexual conduct carges Monday before 51st District Judge Richard Kuhn Jr, who released Moquin on $25,000 personal bond. If Moquin does not show for subsequent court dates, he will be responsible for the $25,000.
Third-degree CSC, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, is often charged under the following circumstances:
Force or coercion is used to accomplish sexual penetration.
The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapable, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.
The victim is related to the accused by blood or affinity.
It is not known which of these are alleged to apply to the Moquin case.
Moquin, who has been a Waterford police officer for nearly four years, has no criminal record.
At arraignment, Kuhn ordered Moquin to have no contact with his wife and not to be in possession of any weapons or firearms.
He faces a probable cause conference at 1:30 p.m. March 29 before 51st District Judge Todd Fox. A probable cause conference is held in felony cases to determine if a plea or other resolution can be reached or to preserve testimony at the earliest possible stage.
Moquin will then face a preliminary examination April 12, at which Fox will decide if there is enough evidence for the case to be bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.
Officer fired after domestic violence, other charges
The Detroit News
March 23, 2017
A Waterford Township police officer who was charged this week with domestic violence and criminal sexual conduct charges has been fired, officials said.
Officer Brendon Moquin had initially been placed on administrative leave after the department learned late Monday about an alleged incident, which officials did not detail. But as of Thursday, once a probe had been completed, his employment was terminated, police said in a statement.
Moquin, on the force 3 1/2 years, was arraigned Wednesday before 51st District Court Judge Richard Kuhn in Waterford Township.
The officer was charged with one count of domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor, and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony.
He was released on a $25,000 personal bond. A probable-cause hearing is scheduled for April 12.
Cop Charged With Rape Fired Fired By Waterford Township
Brendon Moquin was charged Wednesday with felony criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence
The Patch
March 24, 2017
TROY, MI — The Waterford Township Police Department has fired one of its own. Brendon Moquin was charged Wednesday by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office with felony criminal sexual conduct and one count of misdemeanor domestic violence.
Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood told CBS Detroit Television that the department found out about the incident Monday night. A subsequent investigation led to the charges and to the firing. Moquin, a three-year veteran of the Waterford Township Police Department, was arraigned in Oakland County Circuit Court and his bond set at $25,000.
A probable cause hearing is set for April 12 at the circuit court. If convicted, Moquin faces up to 15 years in prison on the third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge and 93 days on the misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Police officer fired in wake of criminal sexual conduct claim
MLive
Mar. 24, 2017
Waterford Township police fired an officer accused of felony criminal sexual conduct Wednesday.
Waterford Township Police Officer Brendon Moquin is accused of felony third-degree criminal sexual misconduct and misdemeanor domestic violence.
Waterford Township Police Lt. Scott Good on Wednesday refused to discuss details of the case but said the victim alerted police of the possible crimes on Monday, March 20.
"Officer Moquin was initially placed on paid administrative leave to afford him due process with regard to internal administrative matters," Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood said in a statement Thursday afternoon. "Today, the administrative process was completed.
"Brendon Moquin's employment with the Waterford Township Police Department and
the Township of Waterford has been terminated, effective immediately."
There are various acts that constitute third-degree sexual assault, including but not limited to: Using force or coercion to accomplish sex and having sex with a physically or mentally incapacitated person. It is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The charges were filed through the Attorney General Bill Schuette's office, rather than Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper's office, a representative in the 51st District Court said.
Moquin was hired by the department 3 1/2 years ago.
Former Waterford police officer accused of domestic violence faces preliminary exam April 19
Oakland Press, The (Pontiac, MI)
March 29, 2017
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Brendon Moquin, a former Waterford Township police officer accused of domestic violence and third-degree criminal sexual conduct against his wife, made a brief appearance in 51st District Court in Waterford Wednesday, March 29.
At his probable cause conference, 51st District Judge Todd Fox set his preliminary examination date for April 19. At the exam, the judge will look at the evidence against Moquin, 30, and decide whether the case should be bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.
The Waterford Police Department terminated Moquin March 23 after conducting an investigation to determine if he violated any internal codes of conduct.
Moquin was arraigned last week on misdemeanor domestic violence and felony criminal sexual conduct charges before 51st District Judge Richard Kuhn Jr, who released Moquin on $25,000 personal bond. If Moquin does not show for subsequent court dates, he will be responsible for the $25,000.
The charges stem from a March 19 argument between Moquin and his wife, Police Chief Scott Underwood said. She brought the accusations to Waterford police the next day.
Third-degree CSC, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, is often charged under the following circumstances:
Force or coercion is used to accomplish sexual penetration.
The accused knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapable, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless.
The victim is related to the accused by blood or affinity.
It is not known which of these are alleged to apply to the Moquin case.
Moquin, who has been a Waterford police officer for nearly four years, has no criminal record.
Former Waterford police officer Moquin bound over on domestic violence, CSC charges
Oakland Press, The (Pontiac, MI)
April 20, 2017
A former Waterford Township police officer has been bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court on a misdemeanor domestic violence and felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.
At a preliminary examination Wednesday, April 19, 51st District Judge Todd Fox determined there was enough evidence to send the case on to circuit court.
The charges stem from a March 19 argument between Moquin, 30, and his wife. Third-degree CSC involves nonconsensual penetration under a variety of circumstances, including sex with a person who is related to the accused.
The case has been assigned to Oakland County Circuit Judge Martha Anderson. He will appear before her for arraignment April 27.
The Waterford Police Department terminated Moquin March 23 after conducting an investigation to determine if he violated any internal codes of conduct.
At Moquin's district court arraignment last month, 51st District Judge Richard Kuhn Jr. released Moquin on $25,000 personal bond. If Moquin does not show for subsequent court dates, he will be responsible for the $25,000.
Moquin, who had been a Waterford police officer for nearly four years, has no criminal record.
Judge says former Waterford cop must continue alcohol testing
Oakland Press, The (Pontiac, MI)
May 19, 2017
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A request to stop requiring alcohol testing for a former Waterford cop was shot down by Oakland Circuit Judge Martha Anderson on Thursday.
Brendon Moquin, 30, is charged with felony third-degree criminal sexual conduct and misdemeanor domestic violence against his estranged wife
The testing is routinely included as a condition of probation, but an attorney for Moquin argued the tests are too costly for his unemployed client.
"It's a hardship," said attorney Wade Fink, noting that Moquin is "in the process of interviewing for jobs."
Moquin, 30, was fired from the Waterford Police Department in March following an investigation to determine if he violated internal codes of conduct. He'd been an officer there since 2013.
Fink also said Moquin has "no history of substance abuse."
Anderson said the testing will continue but she could "revisit" the request at a later date.
The charges against Moquin stem from a March 19 argument between Moquin and his wife. According to Police Chief Scott Underwood, she brought the accusations to Waterford police the next day.
Third-degree CSC involves nonconsensual penetration under a variety of circumstances, including sex with a person who is related to the accused.
Following Anderson's ruling, Fink issued this statement:
"Officer Moquin has served his country and community as a member of the military and law enforcement. We ask that people be mindful that this public servant is presumed innocent."
Moquin's trial is scheduled for Sept. 8.
Waterford ex-cop gets probation for assaulting former wife
Oakland Press
September 7, 2017
The Waterford Township cop fired last spring after being charged with criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence will serve probation for the next 11 months, a judge has ordered.
Brendon Moquin, 30, was sentenced Thursday morning by Oakland County Circuit Judge Martha Anderson, who also lifted a no contact order with his ex-wife – the victim in the March incident which led to the charges.
In July, the criminal sexual conduct charge was dismissed and Moquin pleaded no contest to aggravated domestic violence and domestic violence, charges stemming from a fight the couple had at the Waterford home they had shared with their two young kids.
Anderson also sentenced Moquin to two days in jail, with credit for two days served.
Prior to sentencing, Moquin apologized to the court and said he was 'quite remorseful' and that he needs 'professional help.'
'It was an unfortunate situation. I never thought I'd be in this position,' said Moquin, who served close to four years as a Waterford police officer. He now works as a tree trimmer.
'I don't want to be in this position again. I work hard every day for me and my kids,' he said. 'I don't think I'll be in this courtroom again. I'm quite confident of that.'
Moquin was also ordered to participate in a domestic violence program.
Moquin's ex-wife and mother, who attended the sentencing, didn't make a statement in court and declined comment afterward. But his attorney, Kimberly Stout, called the sentence 'very fair.'
'We're pleased,' Stout said. 'Everything is amicable (with his ex-wife). They just want a normal, healthy family.'
Waterford PD Officer Brendon Moquin - Sentenced To 1 year probation for domestic violence
Michigan Department Of Corrections
August 22, 2017
Waterford ex-cop gets probation for assaulting former wife
Press And Guide
September 07, 2017
https://www.pressandguide.com/2017/09/07/waterford-ex-cop-gets-probation-for-assaulting-former-wife/
The Waterford Township cop fired last spring after being charged with criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence will serve probation for the next 11 months, a judge has ordered.
Brendon Moquin, 30, was sentenced Thursday morning by Oakland County Circuit Judge Martha Anderson, who also lifted a no contact order with his ex-wife – the victim in the March incident which led to the charges.
In July, the criminal sexual conduct charge was dismissed and Moquin pleaded no contest to aggravated domestic violence and domestic violence, charges stemming from a fight the couple had at the Waterford home they had shared with their two young kids.
Anderson also sentenced Moquin to two days in jail, with credit for two days served.
Prior to sentencing, Moquin apologized to the court and said he was “quite remorseful” and that he needs “professional help.”
“It was an unfortunate situation. I never thought I’d be in this position,” said Moquin, who served close to four years as a Waterford police officer. He now works as a tree trimmer.
“I don’t want to be in this position again. I work hard every day for me and my kids,” he said. “I don’t think I’ll be in this courtroom again. I’m quite confident of that.”
Moquin was also ordered to participate in a domestic violence program.
Moquin’s ex-wife and mother, who attended the sentencing, didn’t make a statement in court and declined comment afterward. But his attorney, Kimberly Stout, called the sentence “very fair.”
“We’re pleased,” Stout said. “Everything is amicable (with his ex-wife). They just want a normal, healthy family.”
