News Release from: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
PART-TIME HIGH SCHOOL COACH ARRESTED FOR SEX ABUSE
Posted: May 10th, 2013 11:32 AM
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On Wednesday, May 08, 2013, at about 1:00 p.m., Sheriff's detectives arrested 26-year-old Deonte Huff (from Portland.) He was a part-time-seasonal assistant coach at the Catlin Gabel School located on NW Barnes Road.
School personnel learned that Mr. Huff may be involved in an inappropriate relationship with one of their students. They contacted the Sheriff's office on Tuesday morning and passed on the information. They also immediately terminated Mr. Huff's employment at the school.
Detectives investigating the case determined that Mr. Huff was having an inappropriate relationship with a student and arrested him. He has been lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of Sex Abuse in the Second Degree.
To protect the identity of the victim, the Sheriff's Office is not releasing the name, gender, or age of the victim.
Sheriff's detectives would like to thank the staff at Catlin Gabel School for their fervent cooperation in this case.
Detectives are asking the public to come forward with any knowledge of this case or if they know of additional victims of Mr. Huff.
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