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Former Harper Woods police officer accused of stealing from department, possessing heroin

Michael Lynch to be arraigned Wednesday

HARPER WOODS, Mich. – A former Harper Woods police officer was arraigned Wednesday on several felony charges.

Michael Richard Lynch, 37, was charged with misconduct in office, possession of heroin and six counts of larceny in a building.

He pleaded not guilty.

It is alleged that Lynch stole various items from the Harper Woods Police Department property room between Feb. 4 and Feb. 10.

Lynch was given a $50,000 personal bond and will be drug tested twice a week.

A probable-cause conference is scheduled for Sept. 27, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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