Police Accused Of Spending Seized Drug Money On Prostitutes, Marijuana, Booze & Tanning Salon For Police Chief's Wife

ROMULUS, Mich. -- The Wayne County Prosecutor said Tuesday drug money seized by Romulus police was used to pay for prostitutes, marijuana and alcohol, and to buy a tanning salon later operated by the chief's wife.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the former Romulus police chief, his wife and five officer were charged after a three-year long investigation into allegations of misconduct, corruption and embezzlement of drug forfeiture funds by the department's Special Investigation Unit.

Former chief Michael St. Andre and detectives Richard Balzer, Richard Landry and Donald Hopkins face numerous charges, including conducting a criminal enterprise and embezzlement.

Detectives Jeremy Channells and Larry Droege are charged with misconduct in office and neglect of duty.

Sandra St. Andre, the ex-chief's wife, faces acquiring/maintaining a criminal enterprise, conspiracy and tax charges.