Overview
- The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Crimes Against Children Detail identified Gene Richard Griffith III, a Hesperia High School wrestling coach, as the suspect and booked him into the High Desert Detention Center.
- The case stems from reports of lewd and lascivious acts involving a child in San Bernardino County.
- Authorities have not released the victim’s age, how long the conduct is alleged to have occurred, how many others may be involved, or whether it happened on school grounds.
- Detectives believe there could be additional victims and are asking community members with information to come forward.
- People can contact Detective Victoria Twardowski at 909-890-4904 or submit anonymous tips through We-Tip at 844-909-3006 or the SBCSD Catapult online portal.