Clarendon, AR – A Clarendon High School football coach was arrested Sunday in West Memphis following a traffic stop that led to serious felony charges.
According to the Arkansas State Police, troopers took 27-year-old Caleb Hunter Gannon into custody on August 10 during a traffic stop. Investigators allege that Gannon engaged in criminal activity involving minors, and on Monday he was formally charged with felony rape and engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual or print medium.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation or whether the alleged incidents involved students from Clarendon High School. The arrest was made without incident, and Gannon is currently being held pending his first court appearance.
Arkansas State Police said the case remains active, and further charges could be filed as evidence is reviewed. School officials in Clarendon have not yet issued a public statement regarding Gannon’s employment status or the allegations.
Felony rape in Arkansas carries the possibility of a life sentence, while the charge of engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for visual or print media can result in decades of imprisonment if convicted.
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety has urged anyone with information related to this case to contact investigators immediately.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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