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Former Michigan teacher, high school football coach charged with sex crimes involving student

(CBS DETROIT) - A former Bedford High School teacher and football coach was arraigned Friday on multiple felonies after officials said he had a sexual relationship with a student. 

Christopher Wilhelm, 38, of Toledo, Ohio, is charged with four counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of using a computer in the commission of a crime. He was arraigned Friday in a Monroe County court. 

According to Michigan State Police, Wilhelm allegedly had a sexual relationship with a female student in 2022. Police say the student reported that the two had sexual contact several times on school property, at Wilhelm's residence and at a Toledo hotel. 

Toledo police are investigating the crimes. 

Anyone with information on the case or any additional victims is asked to call MSP Sgt. Michael Peterson at 734-242-3500.

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