Creston Officers Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

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By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 6, 2008 at 2:40 PM CST

Story Updated: Jun 6, 2008 at 4:17 PM CST

CRESTON (AP) - A southwest Iowa police chief and his assistant chief are charged in the alleged rape of a woman at a country club bar.

Creston Police Chief James Christensen and assistant chief John Sickels are charged with second-degree sexual abuse. The men turned themselves in to authorities today.

An affidavit says the alleged assault happened at the Crestmoor Golf Club in the early morning hours of April 18th.

It says that during the assault Sickels forced sexual intercourse with the woman while Christensen held her hand, stroked her hair and shushed her.

Bail has been set at $25,000 each for Sickels and Christensen. If convicted, they face a maximum prison sentence of up to 25 years.

The Iowa attorney general's office says it is prosecuting the case at the request of the Union County attorney's office.

The Division of Criminal Investigation has handled the investigation.

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