Crime & Safety
Children Sexually Assaulted By Allegheny Co. Youth Sports Coach: Cops
Numerous children between the ages of 10 and 12 were assaulted over a period of several years, police said.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA — An Allegheny County man and local youth sports coach sexually assaulted numerous children over the course of several years, authorities said.
Eric Fairman, 26, of Pleasant Hills, faces numerous charges in connection with the incidents.
An investigation found that Fairman was responsible for 11 different incidents involving four separate victims, all between the ages of 10 and 12, police said.
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The assaults occurred while Fairman was in a supervisory role as a coach, according to charging documents.
An investigation began on Aug. 30, and Fairman turned himself in on Tuesday morning shortly after charges were filed.
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Charges against him include assault by sports official, indecent assault, corruption of minor, unlawful contact with minor, and criminal use of a communication facility.
He was booked at Allegheny County Jail, where he will be arraigned. .
Police said their investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, call Allegheny County Police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
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