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Choir Director Arrested For Criminal Sexual Conduct

Posted at 1:26 PM, Dec 09, 2013
and last updated 2013-12-09 13:52:39-05

Lavoie, NathanWAYLAND, Mich.According to a news release from the Michigan State Police Troopers recently arrested 32-year-old Nathan Lavoie of Middleville in connection with an investigation into Child Sexually Abusive Activity, 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Accosting a Minor. 

On December 5 troopers arrested Lavoie following an investigation into the alleged criminal activity, which reportedly occurred between 2011-2013. The allegations include multiple criminal sexual acts perpetrated against a female victim beginning when she was 15 years old.

Lavoie was employed by St. Therese Church in Wayland as the choir director.

The investigation remains open in an attempt to identify and interview other potential juvenile victims.

Lavoie was arraigned on December 5 at the Allegan County 57th District Court.

If convicted he faces up to 20 years in prison and $100,000 in fines.