Youth Soccer Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting Daughter's Friend
ROSEVILLE (WWJ) - A 33-year-old youth soccer coach in metro Detroit has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl after a four-week police investigation.
Jason Niemasz is sitting in the Macomb County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond after he allegedly molested one of his daughter's friends.
Police Chief James Berlin said the incident occurred last month at Niemasz's Roseville home, and was reported by the victim's parents.
"The daughter of the suspect, the victim is a friend of hers and was visiting with the daughter when this man took advantage of her," Berlin told WWJ's Mike Campbell.
Berlin said Niemasz is a volunteer coach for the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 708 in Warren, and it is through that association that the victim became friends with his daughter and acquainted with him.
Considering the allegations and Niemasz's easy access to kids, police are now worried that he might have victimized other children.
"Unfortunately in these cases, there usually are [more victims]. Usually, we're not lucky enough to catch them on the first offense," said Berlin.
Niemasz has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony. He's due back in court on Dec. 23 for a preliminary examination.
An investigation is ongoing. Police are urging any other potential victims to speak with their parents and report the assault. Any victim who wishes to come forward can contact police at 586-447-4510.