Michael Masterson DATYON — Newly released body camera footage is shedding light on the apprehension of a former University of Dayton administrator during a comprehensive human trafficking operation conducted across the state.
The initial report of Michael Masterson’s arrest was brought to you by News Center 7 earlier this week. He was among the 160 individuals apprehended in a statewide crackdown led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
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Now, the I-Team has acquired fresh body camera footage capturing the moment of Masterson’s arrest. The video documentation indicates that he was taken into custody at 2:58 p.m. last Wednesday.
Michael Masterson
“Hands up!” commanded one of the arresting officers as law enforcement swiftly placed him in handcuffs during a statewide sting operation, where he faced allegations of attempting to purchase sex.
Sources have revealed to the I-Team that as recently as last Thursday, he was actively teaching at the University of Dayton, just a day after his arrest.
An email obtained by the I-Team indicated that some students were informed on Monday morning that Masterson would no longer be their instructor.
While headshots and internet searches identify Masterson as a director within UD’s business school, Attorney General Dave Yost referred to him as the Director of Excellence during an interview with lead investigator John Bedell. However, attempts to access the provided links to verify his position at the university now yield messages indicating their unavailability on the university’s website.
The I-Team reached out to the University of Dayton for clarification, and they stated that Masterson is now considered a “former faculty member.”
In response to the situation, university officials stated, “The University does not comment on individual personnel matters or ongoing investigations. The University considers this a law enforcement issue and defers to their handling of it.”
As of Wednesday, a check on the status of Masterson and the other men, including two members of the United States Air Force, arrested in Montgomery County during this sting revealed that all cases are listed as “no charge,” indicating that formal charges have not yet been filed.
