Boxing gym coach arrested for child sexual assault in Garland, Texas
A coach at the Garland Police Boxing Gym has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student. The gym has been temporarily shut down.
Garland boxing gym coach charged with sexually assaulting 15-year-old student
Agenis Apdul Santos, 42, a coach at the Garland Police Boxing Gym in Texas, was arrested on 11 November after being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student enrolled in Garland Independent School District, fox4news.com reports.
The case came to light at approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, when a Garland Police School Resource Officer was approached by school staff following allegations made by the student. According to investigators, the assault took place at the student's residence.
Following an investigation, Garland Police identified Santos as having engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the juvenile. He was arrested the same day at his home and faces two second-degree felony charges: indecency with a child by contact and sexual assault of a child.
Santos had been employed as a coach at the Garland Police Boxing Gym prior to his arrest. Police confirmed he was not an employee of the Garland Police Department itself. He is no longer associated with the boxing programme, which has been temporarily closed.
Investigators confirmed the juvenile victim was not a member of the boxing gym. The identity of the victim and further details of the alleged assault have not been made public.
Santos is currently held at the Garland Detention Center. His bond has not yet been set.
Parents who believe their child may have been victimised are encouraged to contact the Garland Police Department at (972) 485-4840.
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