WDIV Local 4's Hank Winchester cleared after police investigation

Metro Detroit TV reporter cleared of wrongdoing

Hank Winchester, a well-known reporter in Metro Detroit, was cleared of wrongdoing following a months-long investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Well-known Detroit reporter Hank Winchester has been cleared of wrongdoing months following his home being raided and various accusations.

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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 told FOX 2 at the time the accusations against him stemmed from alleged sexual advances he made to a man during a massage.

Electronics were seized from the house after a search warrant was approved by a judge.

After the search, Winchester was put on administrative leave from the NBC station. It's unknown if that leave will be lifted at this time.

On Friday, Aug. 15, Attorney Todd Flood announced that Winchester had been cleared of all charges.

After the search, Winchester was put on administrative leave from the NBC station.

Winchester released a statement following the cleared charges:

"I’m thankful this investigation is over. The allegations made against me were outrageous, unfounded and defamatory. Throughout my 24-year career in Detroit, my mission has always been to help the community I love, protect you from bad actors, and fight for justice. I will always fight for you—just as I’ve recently had to fight for myself. I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has shown me tremendous support, especially my family and friends. The messages from so many of you greatly helped me through this incredibly difficult time."

Hank Winchester/ClickonDetroit

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Winchester is well known for his 'Help Me Hank' series that delves into consumer investigative stories like scams, safety concerns, and various other related topics.