Hesperia High School wrestling coach arrested in child sex investigation
Key takeaways
- Griffith was booked into the High Desert Detention Center in San Bernardino on Wednesday.
- A representative for the San Bernardino County Sheriff did not immediately return a request for further information about the alleged incident or possible bail terms.
Gene Richard Griffith III was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center in San Bernardino on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a child. (San Bernardino County Sheriff) By August Brown Staff Writer Contact May 9, 2026 1:42 PM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto" data-subscriber-content> Sheriff’s deputies in San Bernardino County arrested a Hesperia wrestling coach Tuesday as part of a child sex investigation.
Gene Richard Griffith III, 36, a wrestling coach at Hesperia High School and resident of the city, faces a charge of lewd and lascivious acts with a child, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Hesperia High School officials did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Saturday.