Former Michigan sheriff's deputy pleads no contest to slapping 14-year-old
A former Macomb County Sheriff's Office deputy pleaded no contest to allegedly slapping a 14-year-old during a transport.
According to the county prosecutor's office, Derek Reed pleaded no contest to willful failure to uphold the law and assault and battery. Reed will be sentenced on June 16.
Prosecutors say on Aug. 29, 2023, Reed allegedly slapped the teen he was transporting to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center. The sheriff's office fired Reed after the incident.
"The safety and well-being of our children is our top priority. We should be able to trust police officers to protect our children and treat them according to the law. These charges reflect our commitment to holding offenders accountable, no matter their position, and ensuring justice for the most vulnerable members of our community," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido in a statement.