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By Alia Shoaib
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The fired Michigan college football coach Sherrone Moore has been arrested as a suspect in an alleged assault.
The City of Saline Police Department in Michigan told ESPN that it had assisted in locating and detaining Moore, and turned him over to Pittsfield police on Wednesday.
The Pittsfield Township Police Department said that at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday it had attended a residence to investigate an alleged assault and took a suspect into custody.
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The University of Michigan said it had fired Moore on Wednesday after an investigation found "credible evidence" of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.
The arrest took place hours after news broke about Moore's firing.
Newsweek contacted Pittsfield and Saline police, as well as the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office on Thursday via email.
Why It Matters
Moore’s arrest caps an already turbulent time for the once-rising Michigan coach, following his firing earlier on Wednesday.
His tenure had been marked by controversy, including a two-game suspension earlier this year for his involvement in a sign-stealing scandal.
Moore’s sudden ouster and arrest creates turmoil for Michigan just weeks before a high-profile Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup against Texas University.
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What To Know
The Pittsfield Township Police Department said in a statement that it had attended a residence near Ann Arbor to investigate an alleged assault on Wednesday.
They said a suspect, who they did not name in the statement, was detained at the Washtenaw County Jail pending a review of charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
Police said that the investigation was ongoing, but that the incident did not appear to be random and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community.
Earlier on Wednesday, the University of Michigan said it had fired Moore due to evidence of an inappropriate relationship, which athletic director Warde Manuel said was a “a clear violation of university policy.”
Michigan has appointed Biff Poggi as interim head coach.
What People Are Saying
Pittsfield Township Police Department said in a statement: “The Pittsfield Police Department responded to the above location at the above date and time for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault,” adding: “A suspect in this case was taken into custody. This incident does not appear to be random in nature, and there appears to be no ongoing threat to the community.”
A Saline city manager told ESPN: "The City of Saline Police Department assisted in locating and detaining former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Mr. Moore was turned over to the Pittsfield Township Police Department for investigation into potential charges."
What Happens Next
The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office will determine whether to file charges.
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