An FBI investigation found that a Hazel Park police detective ran a criminal enterprise and embezzled about $68,000 in public forfeiture funds.
Sean Boucher, 45, of Warren, is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on multiple felony charges that can lead to decades behind bars upon conviction.
Boucher turned himself in Wednesday morning at a Michigan State Police station in Oak Park.
Authorities say the embezzlement occurred between 2013 and 2017. He was placed on leave in September 2017 and resigned shortly after.
Michigan law allows law enforcement to seize funds and property used during criminal activity. Those funds are generally used by law enforcement agencies on equipment and resources.
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"Mr. Boucher allegedly stole from the city of Hazel Park and its citizens, depriving them of needed projects and public services," said Timothy Waters, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Detroit Field Office. "Make no mistake, any public servant who exploits his position of trust to enrich himself will be held accountable."
Future court dates in Boucher's case will be scheduled following his arraignment at 43rd District Court.

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