James Christensen and another southwest Iowa police officer turned themselves into authorities on Friday, June 6, 2008 amid allegations that one raped a woman while the other stood by. (AP Photo/Iowa Department of Public Safety)

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Creston Police Chief Fired After Rape Allegations

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM CDT

CRESTON (AP) - The Creston police chief has been fired after being charged in the rape of a woman at a country club bar.

City officials announced Tuesday that James Christensen would no longer lead the department. He had been on administrative leave while officials reviewed the case against him.

Christensen and former assistant chief John Sickels are charged with second-degree sexual abuse. Sickels was fired last week.

Investigators say that Sickels raped a woman behind the bar of the Crestmoor Golf Club on April 18 while Christensen watched.

The men were charged earlier this month. If convicted, they face up to 25 years in prison.

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

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