Charles William Howenstine

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- The Michigan State Police confirmed to ABC57 that a local dentist has been charged with nine counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct stemming from an investigation.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Charles William Howenstine, was arrested on Oct. 9, and released on a $20,000 bond.

His preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 23.

The investigation began in late August, according to MSP.

According to Howenstine's LinkedIn page, he's the principal dentist and owner at St. Joseph Dentistry. However, his information page has since been removed from the business' website.

Prior to that, he practiced in Kimberly, Wis., with Midwest Dental. Share

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