ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (WNDU) - A St. Joseph dentist is facing nine counts of criminal sexual conduct charges stemming from a Michigan State Police investigation that started in late August.

According to our reporting partners at The Herald-Palladium , 45-year-old Charles Howenstine was arrested last week and released on a $20,000 bond.

According to his LinkedIn page, Howenstine is listed as the principal dentist and owner at St. Joseph Dentistry, but his information page has since been removed from the business’s website. A manager at the dentistry did not comment when the WNDU 16 News Now I-Team called to ask whether patients are aware of his arrest.

If convicted, each charge carries a punishment of up to two years in prison or a $500 fine. People convicted of the charges would also be l

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