A former Michigan narcotics officer who once fought against drugs is now on the other side of the law. Scott Monette, 55, of Chassel Township, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 18 months of probation for meth possession, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Monette will serve under a deferred sentence after his guilty plea last month.
Monette's fall from grace began with allegations made in July 2021, when he was accused of meth use, and possession. This former enforcer of the law, who also worked with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET), had ended his association with UPSET prior to the allegations surfacing, as stated by WLUC TV6 News. His law enforcement career has come to an end, with Monette resigning and agreeing not to renew his MCOLES certification, essential for policing in Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasized the severity of a law officer committing such a transgression, stating, "Crimes committed by police officers harm not only the communities they swore to protect and serve but also trust in law enforcement everywhere." She continued, "Our chief goal in this prosecution was to ensure Monette’s law enforcement career was over, and with this plea and sentence, we were able to secure that, for not only the people of Houghton but the entire State as well," as stated in a press release from her office, covered by WLUC TV6 News.
When the investigation was conducted, authorities found methamphetamine and smoking pipes in Monette's residence. Tests confirmed that his DNA was on the smoking apparatus. After his plea on January 3, other conditions of Monette’s probation have been stipulated to include drug testing, and counseling, as reported by mlive. This case, investigated by the Michigan State Police, has ended the career of an officer who once pledged to uphold the law, only to break it himself.
