Chico officer suspended for receiving oral sex in patrol vehicle

Police chief cuts in half recommended suspension
by Dave Waddell | Posted November 13, 2025
In this memo, Chief Aldridge adjusts the “final discipline” to a suspension without pay for eight “duty days.”

A Chico police officer received only a two-week suspension in 2024 for having on-duty sex in his patrol vehicle in the parking lot of a church, according to newly released records.

The officer, Michael Vincent, was disciplined for receiving oral sex from a woman on multiple occasions while in uniform, records show.

Vincent did not respond to a message seeking comment on his suspension.

Police Chief Billy Aldridge reduced Vincent’s proposed punishment in a Feb. 26, 2024, “notice of final discipline” memorandum. Capt. Jeramie Struthers had recommended a four-week suspension without pay, but Aldridge halved that time, saying Vincent accepted responsibility for his actions and lacked previous disciplinary issues. read more