Doherty High School girls’ basketball coach appears in court for the first time

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) --Doherty High School girls basketball coach George Pollard appeared in court for the first time Monday, facing charges of sexual assault against a child.

An El Paso County Judge granted Pollard a $15,000 bond and ordered him to not have any contact with the alleged victim.

The Colorado Springs Police Department says Pollard turned himself in on Sunday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday. Police say Pollard assaulted a 16-year-old female, and he has been charged with Sexual Assault on a Child by one in a position of trust.

During the investigation, authorities learned Pollard was a coach at Doherty High School (District 11) as well as a paraprofessional employed by Academy School District 20. Pollard has been the coach at Doherty for just one season

Now, he's been suspended by District 11 and Academy School District 20.

Academy School District 20 released a statement on Sunday regarding the arrest stating Pollard has been placed on administrative leave and that the 16-year-old victim was not a student in their district. The statement also said the alleged assault did not happen on campus.

Pollard has also been suspended indefinitely from his volunteer coaching position for a Colorado Springs club basketball program. P.L.U.T.O Basketball confirmed to NewsChannel 13 that Pollard only volunteered with the boys' program, and did not coach or have interactions with the girls' teams.

Pollard, who is married, is due back in court on June 21.

Colorado Springs Police say they are still investigating whether or not there may be more alleged abuse cases connected to Pollard.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call CSPD at (719) 444-7000 or (719) 634-STOP (7867) if you wish to remain anonymous.