Dequan Andre Sierra was charged with one count of unlawful sexual activity with a person 16 or 17-years old and engaging in sexual conduct as an attorney figure
A former basketball coach at a high school in Davie accused of sex-related crimes against a minor has been arrested, according to a report.
Dequan Andre Sierra, 29, was charged Saturday with one count of unlawful sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years old and engaging in sexual conduct as an attorney figure.
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WATCH HEREDuring his court appearance, Sierra was ordered to not have any contact with minor except with his own family.
According to reports, Sierra worked as a basketball coach at Nova High School in Davie.
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The school's website lists Sierra as a classroom monitor.
Broward County Public Schools released the following statement:
"The district is deeply disturbed by the allegations and remains committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students. The employee in question will be reassigned away from the school and students pending the outcome of the investigation and will face termination if the allegations are substantiated."
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Parents were upset to learn of the arrest Monday morning.
“That’s very upsetting. My kids will go to a different school next year,” said a parent.
And Sierra wasn't the only Broward County employee who is facing charges.
A school security monitor identified as 27-year-old Justice Joseph was arrested by police on Friday at West Broward High School.
Joseph is being charged with sexual battery for an incident in Miami, where police said he forced a 17-year-old to perform sexual acts.
Police said the alleged victim was not a student at West Broward High but they’re asking parents and students to alert them if anyone had inappropriate contact with him.
