Home of WDIV Local 4's Hank Winchester searched by police

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WDIV Local 4's Hank Winchester's home searched amid allegations

On June 13, police say they were joined by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office while executing a search warrant at the home of WDIV Local 4 reporter Hank Winchester. Sources tell FOX 2 the accusations against him stem from alleged sexual advances he made to a man during a massage.

BREAKING UPDATE: WDIV Local 4's Hank Winchester cleared of all charges months after police searched home.

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The home of Detroit reporter Hank Winchester was searched by law enforcement, according to Beverly Hills Police. 

What they're saying:

On June 13, police say they were joined by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office while executing a search warrant at the home of WDIV Local 4 reporter Hank Winchester.

Sources tell FOX 2 the accusations against him stem from alleged sexual advances he made to a man during a massage. 

Electronics were seized from the house.

The search warrant, approved by a judge, came after a man reported to police that Winchester allegedly made unwanted sexual advances towards him during a massage.

Sources say Winchester is currently studying massage therapy. He’s been with the station for 24 years.

WDIV has released a statement regarding the investigation:

"We are aware of an external investigation involving Hank Winchester. Currently, he is on administrative leave. To respect his privacy, there is no further comment at this time."

Winchester's attorney, Todd Flood, also released a statement regarding the investigation:

"Hank has spent decades bringing truth to our community and fighting for our citizens. Because he holds a high-profile position in our community, that can at times generate false accusations. This investigation will end where it began - nowhere."

Winchester is known for his consumer investigative reporting as the head of Local 4's "Help Me Hank."

What's next:

As of Wednesday night, police had not yet released further details. 

No charges have been filed, and a warrant for charges has not yet been sent to the prosecutor. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

FOX 2 will update this report when we learn more information. 

The Source: FOX 2 used details from Beverly Hills police and WDIV Local for information in this report. 

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