GASTON COUNTY ,N.C. — A volunteer coach with Gaston County Schools has been charged after a sexual assault involving a child, police announced on Tuesday.
Jashon Jefferies, 22, of Gastonia, was arrested on Monday and faces the following charges: Two counts of statutory rape of a child less than 15, one count of statutory sex offense with a minor, and two counts of a sexual act with a student, Gaston County Police said.
He is currently being held at the Gaston County jail with no bond.
Channel 9 emailed Gaston County Schools to see if Jefferies is still a volunteer coach.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates.
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