Ontario softball coach arrested, held on $1M bail after alleged sexual assault of teen girl
Michael Patrick Fitzgerald (Ontario PD)
ONTARIO, Calif. - A 64-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teen girl, and investigators believe there could be more victims.
What we know:
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Ontario Police officers responded to a report of sexual abuse regarding a 14-year-old girl involving a family member.
Based on information received during the investigation, detectives arrested Michael Patrick Fitzgerald at his Ontario home.
Authorities said Fitzgerald is a softball coach for a Southern California Explosion youth club and the victim was a member of the team.
Fitzgerald has also coached teams in Orange and San Bernardino counties in recent years and investigators believe there may be more victims.
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He was booked at West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of several felonies involving lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. He is being held on $1,000,000 bail.
Those with more information are asked to contact Ontario PD at 909-986-6711. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.
Are you or someone you know a recent survivor of sexual assault? Help is available. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) provides a 24/7 national sexual assault hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-656-4673
The Source: This story was written with information from the Ontario Police Department.