HUNTINGTON, Ind.
A Huntington city police officer accused of fondling a 15-year old girl has now been taken off the city pay roll.
The Huntington Board Of Public Works voted to suspend William Wike Junior without pay pending the outcome of his trial.
The eight-year department veteran is charged with one count of sexual misconduct with a minor, a class "C" felony.
According to court documents, Wike allegedly fondled a 15-year old girl several times, between November of 2006 and January of 2007.
But since Wike has not gone to trial yet and the city has to be careful with each step it takes.
Huntington mayor steve updike said, “the procedure is to give the officer, innocent or guilty, the right to go through all the steps to protect himself and to protect our rights as far as the city is concerned. This is just one of the steps that cities and towns take in actions like this.”
Wike's next court appearance is October 30th.
He faces up to four years in prison if convicted.
http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/LOCAL07/809030350
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