Duchesne Excessive Faculty basketball participant is being investigated in alleged sexual assault

DUCHESNE — A member of the Duchesne Excessive Faculty boys basketball group is being investigated in connection to an alleged sexual assault from earlier this yr, police mentioned.

Cedar Metropolis Police Sgt. Justin Ludlow mentioned a number of Duchesne gamers had been investigated in connection to an alleged incident that was reported to have occurred at a lodge on Feb. 23 or 24.

The Duchesne basketball group had been in Cedar Metropolis throughout that point for the 2A state basketball event at Southern Utah College. Ludlow mentioned a police report was made Feb. 27, and an investigation started.

Ludlow didn’t present particular particulars in regards to the sexual assault allegations right now. He mentioned Cedar Metropolis police are nonetheless reviewing the case and plan to ship it to the Iron County Legal professional’s Workplace for any attainable expenses.

In a press release, Duchesne County Faculty District Superintendent Jason Younger mentioned officers have taken this severely.

“Upon being knowledgeable of allegations, college officers notified each the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Workplace and (the Division of Youngster and Household Companies) of what had been reported,” Younger mentioned. “Faculty officers additionally took rapid protecting measures to make sure the protection of scholars. Dad and mom had been notified and included within the security plan. We proceed to cooperate with the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Workplace as they cooperate with the Cedar Metropolis Police Division with their ongoing investigation.”

Younger declined to say whether or not any Duchesne college students have been disciplined, solely noting that “the varsity’s security plan has been adopted and has been very profitable.”

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Workplace has assisted with the investigation, chief deputy Jeremy Curry mentioned, by conducting interviews with these alleged to have been concerned and sending data again to investigators in Cedar Metropolis.