Crime & Safety

Atlanta Restaurant Owner Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minors

Jon Michael Beber of Joy Cafe faces three charges of sexual assault on a child during his time as a swim coach, according to reports.

FULTON COUNTY, GA — A former swim coach and restaurant owner accused of sexually assaulting minors has been arrested in Fulton County, according to multiple reports.

Jon Michael Beber, who serves as CFO of Joy Cafe in Midtown, used to coach swimming in Colorado from 1997 to 2002, WGCL-TV reported. He was accused of sexual misconduct involving children on the Club Boulder Swim Team during that time. Police told the news station that he left after the accusations to coach in Florida, New York, and Atlanta.

Beber faces three charges of sexual assault on a child in Boulder County, Colorado, WSB-TV reported. He was arrested on July 14.

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Beber is currently in the Fulton County jail and will be extradited back to Colorado, WSB-TV reported.

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