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![]() Youth Baseball Coach Charged With Indecency With Child A youth baseball coach and school district employee was arrested and charged with indecency of a child, KPRC Local reported Friday. Troy Anthony West, 35, works for the Texas City Independent School District as a technology specialist. He's also a coach for the Pony Colt baseball team. Police said West had sexual contact with a 14-year-old Texas City boy. The allegation was made in April, officials said. Investigators did not provide specifics and would only say it was committed during a solo activity with the teenager. Officials said it was not related to any of his activities at local schools or the Pony Colt league. West was arrested at his home T uesday. He was placed on administrative leave by the school district and told not to return to any campus or attend any school-related activity. Friends and neighbors were shocked. "He hangs out here, comes over and plays with my boys -- plays basketball and hangs out with my family. I've never had any problem with him. He's always been a good guy, real respectful," neighbor Christine Montgomery said. She is having a tough time believing the allegations. "I don't believe that they're true, but how can I tell a parent not to believe their child?" Montgomery said. "He's a great role model and all the kids look up to him. He's worked in the school district for a lot of years. He's a great guy," friend Amy Catching said. "(I just hope) it all worked out for him and comes out to be the best," Montgomery said. West was released on a $40,000 bond. |
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