Crime & Safety
Texas Sheriff Seeks Information on Coach Who Worked in Several States
Montgomery County, TX – A Texas sheriff's office is urging potential victims and witnesses across multiple states to come forward as detectives continue investigating William “Billy” Durning, a wrestl
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-16T15:18:14.921Z
Montgomery County, TX – A Texas sheriff's office is urging potential victims and witnesses across multiple states to come forward as detectives continue investigating William “Billy” Durning, a wrestling coach who has worked at several schools and locations.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, its Major Crimes Unit is reviewing a large volume of evidence and contacting individuals who may have information relevant to the ongoing investigation.
The agency released a public case update identifying Durning as a Conroe Independent School District wrestling coach and emphasizing that his coaching history extends beyond Texas.
Detectives Seek Information From Multiple States
Investigators said Durning has coached at multiple locations across several states, raising the importance of reaching people who may have encountered him during his coaching career.
The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who believes they or their child may have been victimized, or who possesses information connected to the investigation, to contact detectives immediately.
Authorities have not identified the other states or schools involved in Durning's coaching history in the supplied update.
The department also has not specified the allegations under investigation, announced new criminal charges or disclosed the number of potential victims.
Sheriff's Office Releases Contact Information
Detectives are continuing to examine evidence and follow investigative leads as the Major Crimes Unit works to determine the circumstances surrounding the case.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936 760 5876 and reference case number 26A327737 .
The agency's public appeal specifically includes parents and former students who may have information about Durning's interactions with children during his coaching career.
Officials have not announced when the investigation will conclude or whether additional information will be released.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Sheriff's Office is encouraging anyone with firsthand knowledge to contact detectives.
No determination of criminal guilt is established by the supplied announcement.