St. Francis baseball coach arrested, released from responsibilities
A St. Francis High School baseball coach was recently arrested.
The coach has since been released from all coaching responsibilities.
The superintendent confirmed to FOX6 News the investigation involves junior varsity coach Jeff Wuerl.
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. - A St. Francis High School baseball coach, who was recently arrested, has been released from all coaching responsibilities, the school district announced on Wednesday.
What we know
In a letter sent to families on Tuesday, the St. Francis Public School District said the junior varsity baseball coach was released on bond. The school district later confirmed the coach was not a teacher at the school.
The superintendent confirmed to FOX6 News the investigation involves junior varsity coach Jeff Wuerl.
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The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said he was booked into the county jail on Sunday, May 25, and was brought in by the Milwaukee Police Department for accusations of repeated sexual assault of a child.
He was released from custody the following morning, May 26, after posting $10,000 bail.
Wuerl has not yet been charged with any crime.
The letter to families continued:
"Upon learning of the arrest, the District took immediate action and the individual has been released from all coaching responsibilities and provided notice of restricted areas on school property and at school-sponsored events. Our staff has been fully cooperative with law enforcement and related agencies throughout this process. The District continues to support the ongoing investigation and remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and school community.
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"The District understands that situations like this can be concerning. Please know the District will continue to monitor developments closely and provide any necessary support to our students and families."
Local perspective
Charlie Kuhn is a sophomore at the high school. She plays in the Wilson Premier Youth Baseball league and is acquainted with the coach from that organization.
"We weren't really told anything why or what really happened. I didn't really know the guy well, but it's kind of shocking considering that a high school baseball coach was just, like, arrested," Kuhn said. "My mom, she sent me a screenshot of the email and she was like, 'do you know who the jv baseball coach is?' He's talked to me a few times from baseball and stuff, and was like, 'that was a great hit,' or whatever."
The Source
Information in this report is from the St. Francis Public School District and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
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