MENOMINEE, MI (WTAQ) – A Menominee County, Michigan, sheriff’s deputy has been fired as a criminal investigation continues.
Sheriff Kenny Marks announced Thursday that Sgt. Brian Helfert has been fired. After a hearing, Helfert was fired for violating sheriff’s office policies, procedures and rules of conduct.
“Violating rules of conduct will not be tolerated,” Marks said in a news release.
Marks said prosecutors may also decide to file criminal charges against Helfert “in the immediate future.”
Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg reportedly confirms Helfert is the deputy under investigation for criminal sexual conduct against a Menominee High School student.
