PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking more information from the public after a girls' volleyball coach was arrested last week.
Arturo "Arty" Gonzalez was arrested Friday on charges of lewd or lascivious touching and offense against a student by an authority figure.
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Deputies said Gonzalez served as a girls' volleyball coach at a local high school and also operates a private volleyball club for girls.
The sheriff's office did not provide the name of the school where Gonzalez was a coach.
However, Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Shakeica Robinson sent a message to families alerting them that Gonzalez no longer worked with the school district.
"I am writing to inform you that girls' volleyball coach, Mr. Arturo Gonzalez, is no longer employed with the School District of Palm Beach County. Please understand that because this is a personnel matter, we are unable to provide further details regarding the matter at this time. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority. If you have any relevant information regarding Mr. Gonzalez, please contact School Police at (561) 434-8700, attn: Lt. Wagner," Robinson's message read.
Online jail records show that Gonzalez was released from custody Saturday after posting a $50,000 bond.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Darrell Diez at 561-688-4143 or DiezD@pbso.org, or to remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
This is the second coach employed by the School District of Palm Beach County to be arrested in the last week on charges of inappropriate behavior involving a minor.
