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North Texas Water Polo Coach Maher Arrested: Child Sexual Assault Charges Filed in Southlake

Southlake, TX – Adrian Joseph Maher, a 26-year-old Roanoke resident, was arrested Wednesday, February 5, 2025, by the Southlake Police Department on charges of sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child, and solicitation of a minor. The arrest follows allegations of abuse during…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 10 Feb 2025

North Texas Water Polo Coach Maher Arrested: Child Sexual Assault Charges Filed in Southlake

Former Massage Heights Therapist Kyle Blowers Arrested on New Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Yuba County After Previous Assault Allegations

Yuba County, CA – Kyle Blowers, a former massage therapist already facing sexual assault charges in Placer County, has been arrested on new allegations of child sexual abuse in Yuba County. Former Massage Therapist Faces New Child Abuse Charges in Yuba County Yuba County Sheriff’s…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Feb 2025

Former Massage Heights Therapist Kyle Blowers Arrested on New Child Sexual Abuse Charges in Yuba County After Previous Assault Allegations

Former Princeton High School Wrestling Coach, Travis Jermaine Francisco, Arrested on Multiple Sex Crime Charges

Princeton, WV – Travis Jermaine Francisco, 39, the former head wrestling coach at Princeton Senior High School, has been arrested and charged with seven felony counts related to sexual acts involving a student. The charges specifically pertain to “sexual intercourse, sexual intrusion or sexual conta

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 5 Feb 2025

Former Princeton High School Wrestling Coach, Travis Jermaine Francisco, Arrested on Multiple Sex Crime Charges

Middletown High School North Coach Charged: Justin McGhee Accused of Having Sex with Underage Student

Middletown Township, NJ – A shocking case of alleged sexual misconduct has emerged from Middletown, New Jersey. Justin McGhee, a 35-year-old teacher and head coach of the girls’ basketball team at Middletown High School North, was arrested on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, on charges of…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 31 Jan 2025

Middletown High School North Coach Charged: Justin McGhee Accused of Having Sex with Underage Student

Amanda Polzner: Noble Academy Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Basketball Player

Cleveland, OH – A shocking case of alleged sexual abuse has come to light at Noble Academy Cleveland. Amanda Polzner, a 34-year-old former math teacher and athletic director, has been charged with multiple felonies, including unlawful sexual contact with a minor. Cleveland Teacher Faces Sexual…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 31 Jan 2025

Amanda Polzner: Noble Academy Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Basketball Player

Terra Nova High School Wood Shop Teacher Paul Spinetti Arrested for Sexual Assault of Female Student

Pacifica, CA – A 64-year-old wood shop teacher at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica was arrested on Tuesday following allegations of sexual assault against a female student. Paul Spinetti, who has been teaching at the school since November 2015, faces charges of lewd acts…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 29 Jan 2025

Terra Nova High School Wood Shop Teacher Paul Spinetti Arrested for Sexual Assault of Female Student

Sumner High School Basketball Coach, Jacob Jackson, Facing 20 Charges Including Child Rape

Sumner, WA – Jacob Jackson, the former Sumner High School basketball coach, took the stand Tuesday in his ongoing trial for multiple sex crimes involving his players. Jackson faces 20 charges, including child rape, molestation, and sexual exploitation of a minor. Several Players Accuse Coach…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 27 Jan 2025

Sumner High School Basketball Coach, Jacob Jackson, Facing 20 Charges Including Child Rape

Elkhart Bowling Coach Confesses to Years-Long Sexual Abuse of Teenage Girl

Elkhart, IN – A 33-year-old bowling coach from the Elkhart bowling team has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor. Tyler Collins is currently being held at the Elkhart County Jail with a bond set at $750,000. Sexual Abuse…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 24 Jan 2025

Elkhart Bowling Coach Confesses to Years-Long Sexual Abuse of Teenage Girl

Former Thornton High School Coach Aaron Richmond Arrested for Sexual Assault of 16-Year-Old Student

Lansing, IL – Aaron Richmond, a 31-year-old former coach at Thornton Fractional South High School, has been arrested and charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual assault of a 16-year-old student. The incident allegedly occurred in March 2024 at Richmond’s former r

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 23 Jan 2025

Former Thornton High School Coach Aaron Richmond Arrested for Sexual Assault of 16-Year-Old Student

West Port High School Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with 16-Year-Old Student

Ocala, FL – The Ocala Police Department has arrested James Edward Ford III, a 43-year-old assistant football coach at West Port High School, on multiple felony charges related to unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Football Coach Arrested for Engaging in Sexual Contact with Minor…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 22 Jan 2025

West Port High School Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with 16-Year-Old Student

Stephen Zarruk, Martial Arts Instructor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Student at The Woodlands Karate & MMA

The Woodlands, TX – A shocking case of alleged sexual abuse has come to light in The Woodlands, Texas. Stephen Zarruk, a 32-year-old martial arts instructor and former substitute teacher, was arrested on Friday evening by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Zarruk faces charges of…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 22 Jan 2025

Stephen Zarruk, Martial Arts Instructor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Student at The Woodlands Karate & MMA

Stephen J. Carroll, Former West Scranton High School Resource Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of Students

Scranton, PA – A former school resource officer, Stephen J. Carroll, has been arrested for allegedly raping, assaulting, and drugging students he was sworn to protect while serving at West Scranton High School. The charges involve five students and date back to 2009, according to…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 17 Jan 2025

Stephen J. Carroll, Former West Scranton High School Resource Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of Students