MICHIGAN
WOOD
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WAYLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – An Allegan County parish choir director is facing criminal sexual conduct charges in a case involving a teenage girl.
Nathan Lavoie, 32, who worked as the choir director at St. Therese Lisieux Parish in Wayland, is facing charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, child sexually abusive activity and accosting a minor.
Lavoie, who resides in Middleville, was arrested Dec. 5 after Michigan State Police investigated reports of criminal activity that allegedly took place between 2011 and 2013.
Police said the girl, who is connected to the church and was 15 years old when the alleged activity began, was reportedly the victim of multiple criminal sexual acts.
Lavoie has been on administrative leave from St. Therese Church since
The accusations first surfaced in March. A parent reported his suspicions regarding Lavoie’s behavior to the church priest. The priest then called Children’s Protective Services, who brought in MSP, and placed Lavoie on administrative leave.
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