Deputy Steve Fresorger of the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department
Today the Saginaw County sheriff puts one of his own on unpaid leave while that deputy is investigated internally and criminally.
Deputy Steve Fresorger has been charged with six felonies and five misdemeanors.
The investigation started months ago.
He's accused of unlawfully using the LEIN system, a database of public criminal records run by law enforcement.
The prosecutor says the deputy used it for personal use and not official business.
"We must maintain a high level of professionalism when using LEIN and if it's alleged that someone has abused or utilized it for personal use it is our duty, my duty as sheriff especially, to look into that matter," says Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel.
Some county commissioners have criticized the sheriff's handling of the case because the deputy has been paid from May 10th until June 24.
The sheriff says that's because he has to follow proper procedure and collective bargaining agreements.
