Cops getting down and dirty as usually showing their true corrupt side after getting busted for stealing money, paying for drugs, alcohol and even prostitutes while on the job.

Detroit— The former Romulus police chief, his wife and five Romulus officers were charged today with running a scheme in which drug forfeiture money was used to pay for prostitutes, marijuana and alcohol.

The charges are the culmination of a nearly three-year investigation by Michigan State Police into what Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy called "a culture of corruption and greed at its core."

Former police chief Michael St. Andre, 50, faces 10 charges, including conducting a criminal enterprise and acquiring or maintaining a criminal enterprise. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on the most serious charges.

His wife, Sandra Vlaz-St. Andre, 50, also faces up to 20 years for her alleged role. She was charged with acquiring or maintaining a criminal enterprise and a charge of conspiracy criminal enterprise.

Detective Sgt. Richard Balzer, 50, and detectives Richard Landry, 39, and Donald Hopkins, 38, face felony racketeering charges that carry up to 20 years in prison. Detectives Jeremy Channells, 35, and Larry Droege, 32, face charges of misconduct in office that carry up to five years in prison.

All seven defendants were arraigned Tuesday afternoon in 34th District Court in Romulus before Judge Brian Oakley and waived the formal reading of charges. None spoke during the hearing.