According to a Thursday press release from the Michigan State Police, in January 2025, the MSP Alpena Post was contacted regarding a sexual assault complaint. It was reported that the alleged assaults occurred in Rogers City over a span of several months.

During the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as 64-year-old Theodore Beck from Rogers City. The investigation was submitted to the Presque Isle County Prosecutor’s Office for review, and Beck was ultimately charged.

Beck was arraigned on May 19 in the 89th District Court in Presque Isle County on four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct Fourth Degree, force or coercion. His bond was set for $200,000 with 10% cash surety. His next court appearance is set for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.