TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Lawton Chiles High School’s now-former head girls basketball coach was arrested Wednesday evening, according to Leon County Schools.
Troy Hartmann was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Chiles High Principal Joseph Burgess wrote in a statement to parents, faculty and staff.
Troy Hartmann was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, LCS Spokesperson Chris Petley wrote in a statement to parents, faculty and staff.(Florida Department of Law Enforcement)
Court records revealed he was taken into custody around 9:30 p.m. at the high school.
He faces charges of online solicitation of a minor, harmful communication to a minor, transmitting material harmful to a minor and unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, records show.
He faces charges of online solicitation of a minor, harmful communication to a minor, transmitting material harmful to a minor and unlawful use of a 2-way communication device, records show.(Leon County Jail)
As a result, the school district said Hartmann “has been permanently relieved of his duties as coach of the team.”
The former coach appeared in court on Thursday, where a judge set a $9,500 bond and imposed restrictions on Hartmann.
He is prohibited from contacting minors under 18, using the internet or internet devices except for personal finance or communication with a lawyer, and visiting places where children gather. He is allowed to use the internet for business purposes.
Hartmann’s arrest comes after an investigation that occurred in November when FDLE agents conducted an undercover operation aimed at targeting online predators, according to FDLE.
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During the operation, the state law enforcement agency said Hartmann contacted an undercover agent, who the former coach believed to be a 15-year-old girl. No LCS students were involved in the incident, according to the school district.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Since then, LCS announced that Coach Michael Quiggins has been promoted to Interim Chiles Head Girls Basketball Coach.
Anyone with information concerning Hartmann is encouraged to contact the FDLE See Something Say Something Tip Line at 1-855-352-7233 (1-855-FLA-SAFE).
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