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Youth Hockey Coach Arrested in Douglas County on Child Sex Crime Charges

Investigators identified multiple underage victims and are urging community members to report information to help find and support others.

Overview

  • Authorities announced Friday that Rory Nathaniel Mushlin was arrested after a tip prompted a Douglas County investigation and was taken into custody without incident the day before.
  • Mushlin, 40, is charged with sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, unlawful electronic sexual communication by a person in a position of trust, obscenity, and internet sexual exploitation of a child.
  • He is being held in the Douglas County Detention Facility on a $75,000 bond as the probe remains active and could lead to further charges.
  • Investigators say they have identified multiple underage victims so far and are asking anyone with information or who believes their child had concerning contact with Mushlin to contact Detective Clay at sclay@dcsheriff.net.
  • Mushlin coached a youth hockey team that practiced at the South Suburban Sports Complex, Parker Field House, and Family Sports Center, prompting outreach to families at those venues as investigators work to identify and support all potential victims.