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Former Covert Twp. officer charged with sexual assault

Posted at 4:33 PM, Jul 22, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-22 17:14:44-04

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. – A former Covert Township police officer has been charged with sexual assault.

Eric Fritz turned himself in to authorities Friday morning, according to officials.  He is charged with sexual assault and kidnapping.

The police chief tells FOX 17 the allegations stem from an incident on July 9.  Fritz resigned shortly after Michigan State Police started their investigation.